What to Put in Guacamole
Make this classic guac in minutes and learn what to put in guacamole to make it even tastier! Make this party staple spicy or go mild!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 114kcal
Ingredients
- 2 avocados peeled, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup red or yellow onion finely chopped
- 4 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well, mashing the avocados with a fork until desired consistency is reached. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve chilled, with Homemade Baked Potato Chips for a healthy Whole30 compliant snack or appetizer!
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Notes
Add spice. The onions and garlic add a nice zing to guac, but consider these spicy extras for an even spicier recipe: chopped jalapeno peppers (up to 1 whole, minced), cayenne pepper (up to 1 tsp), red pepper flakes (up to 2 tsp), hot sauce of your choice (to taste), diced green chiles or additional black pepper.
Add texture. Guac can have a bit of a mushy texture when over-mixed and these ingredients will spruce up the texture profile (add up to 1 cup total): salsa, diced or chopped tomatoes, extra chopped red onion, green onion slices or finely chopped bacon.
Add flavor. If you find that your batch of guacamole needs a boost in flavor consider adding any of the following (add in small bits and taste test as you add!): Extra salt, garlic salt, taco seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, chopped mangos or other tropical fruit or crab meat.
Add creaminess. Maybe your guac is too chunky and you need to add a touch of creaminess. If this is the case, add between 1/2-1 cup total of the following: cream cheese (softened), sour cream or a blended (not chunky) salsa.Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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