Homemade Guacamole Recipe (2024)

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Nothing shouts summertime better than guacamole, homemade salsa and a tropical drink!

The main ingredient of any guacamole recipe is the avocado which is a creamy, buttery, nutty fruit that grows on trees. With 7 grams of fiber and the good kind of fat, it's a great addition to your diet. They are also high in beta-sitosterol which has been proven to lower cholesterol levels.

You can make this easy recipe and use it as a dip with your favorite chips or as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.

In addition to an easy recipe, in this article you'll find:

• handy kitchen tools to make working with an avocado easier
• tips for choosing and storing avocados
• suggested recipe add-ins to liven up your guacamole
• a recipe to make your own tortilla bowls also known as taco salad bowls in which you can serve your homemade guac
• how to cut an avocado video
• nutrition facts

My favorite tool for making guacamole is my absolute favorite kitchen tool - my magic bullet! I've had blenders, juicers, and food processors, and none compare to my magic bullet, I love it!

You can make this recipe by hand, in a food processor, or in a magic bullet; whichever works for you. If you decide to use a food processor or magic bullet-like appliance, be sure to pulse and check your guacamole often to get your preferred consistency - it's easy to make it too creamy very quickly! The best suggestion I have is to pulse two to three times then check, keep doing that till you achieve the perfect consistency for your recipe.

• Avoid browning by storing with a layer of plastic wrap pressed over the top of your guacamole before covering the dish with foil or a lid.
• Sprinkle lime juice or lemon juice on sliced avocado to keep it from turning brown as you serve your dip.
• Use ripe avocados.
• After removing the pit, use a large serving spoon to scoop the avocado out of it's peel, then slice, chop or mash the avocado for your recipe.

The recipe below is for a basic guacamole but feel free to doctor it up with some of your favorite ingredients. Here are some suggestions for items to add to your basic recipe:

• sour cream
• salsa
• bacon
• black beans
• roasted corn
• chopped jalapeno peppers
• dried cranberries
• olives
• shrimp
• feta cheese
• pistachios
• pomegranate seeds

• 2 Avocados, skinned, seeded and chopped
• 4 Tablespoons Lime Juice
• 2 Cloves Garlic, crushed
• 2 Tablespoons Cilantro, fresh, chopped or dried
• 2 Roma Tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
• 2 drops Hot Pepper Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt

1. Chop the above ingredients, or just add all of the above basic ingredients to your magic bullet or food processor, pulse 10 times & you're done! Then by hand stir in any additions.

• Lightly squeeze in your palm. If it is ripe and ready-to eat the avocado will be firm, yet have a little give.
• A Haas avocado will be dark green or black when ripe.
• Don't choose one with dark marks on the skin or one that is very soft.

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