Holy Guacamole
Originated in Mexico. The word guacamole means avocado sauce. Pronounced “Gwauk-a-mole-ee”
Ingredients
3 ripe, diced Avocados
1 tomato, medium, minced
1/2 red onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup of lemon juice
¼ cup lime juice
1/2 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Add diced avocado to a bowl with lemon and lime juice. Mash lightly.
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Mix the onion with the garlic and salt and combine with the avocados. Mash some more until it has then the texture you like.
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Stir in the tomato at the end. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, and mix to combine.
Gauc Variation
Add chopped jalapeños for some kick
Add some grilled corn kernels for a sweet crunch.
Add some cilantro for a bright citrus flavour
Add Pomegranate seeds for a pop of colour
Add some diced mango for sweetness
Add some chopped pineapple for a tropical twist
Add roasted garlic for a savoury punch
Add Feta cheese for some tang and texture
Add some bacon bits---everything is better with bacon
Add some everything bagel spice for a flavour explosion
Add some cayenne pepper spice for heat
Experiment until you find something you like
How to use guacamole
Use as a dip for tortilla chips or raw veggies.
It can be used as a topping for tacos or burritos
It can be spread on toast or bagels
It can be used as an omelet filling, quesadillas, or even grilled cheese sandwiches.
It can be used as a garnish for tomato soup.
Thinned out with lime juice or olives, guacamole can be used as a salad dressing
How to Store it
Place your leftover guacamole in a storage container and top it off with about a ½ inch of water. The water will slow the browning. When you’re ready to use it, pour out the water, and it’s ready to go.
