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Guacamole


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  • Author: Amanda
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x

Description

This is my perfect guacamole recipe: it has tons of flavor and mix-ins, all while keeping the beautiful, rich avocado flavor in the forefront!  Use this recipe as a guide, adjusting each flavor to suit your taste.  Just be sure to aggressively season your guacamole with salt to keep it from going into bland territory.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large, ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into large cubes
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus more to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 of a red onion, finely minced
  • 1/2 to 1 jalapeno or serrano, finely minced (seeded, if you wish)
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, plus more to taste
  • A few dashes of hot sauce, to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, optional
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, to garnish
  • Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the avocado cubes in a large mixing bowl.  Add the lemon and lime juices, red onion, jalapeno and grated garlic; mash with a fork to combine.  You can either mash completely for smooth guacamole, or leave it chunky-it’s up to you!  Season to taste with cumin, salt, pepper and hot sauce.  Stir in the cilantro and cherry tomatoes, if using.
  2. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil.  Sprinkle more chopped cilantro and the chives over top, if desired.  Serve with tortilla chips.
  • Category: Dips, Appetizers, Latin-American