Everyone seems to have a recipe for guacamole. The key is to throw in the ingredients you enjoy and to add extra of your favorites. For example, I love my guacamole with extra lime, salt, and cilantro. Add what you like and season it to your tastes.
A couple of tips. I like guacamole to be chunky. I dice my avocado and slightly mash it in a bowl before stirring in my other ingredients. If you like your guacamole smooth, I would recommend using a food processor or blender to get it to the right consistency. Avocados brown, it is a fact of life. Guacamole tastes better when it has sat overnight, but then your avocados brown! Here is how I keep my guacamole green. I put in the juice of 1/2 a lime when I am mixing my guacamole. Once it is mixed, I flatten the top and squeeze the second half of the lime on top, completely covering the top with juice. This will prevent it from browning. When you are ready to serve, just stir the rest of the lime juice into the guacamole.
Guacamole
3 avocados, diced and slightly mashed
1 Roma tomato, diced
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 lime, juiced
1 jalapeno, minced (you can take out the ribs and seeds if you don't want it spicy)
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Split avocados in half and remove the seed. Dice, while still in skin, and scoop into a large bowl. Slightly mash using a fork or potato masher. If you like a smoother consistency, place in a food processor or blender. Stir in lime juice* to keep avocado from browning while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
Add tomato, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
*If you are making this ahead of time, remember to only add 1/2 of the lime juice. Smooth the top of the guacamole once its all mixed, and top with remaining lime juice to keep avocados green.
Happy Wanderings!
Brooke :)
