Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Guacamole

I'm not a huge fan of green foods with weird textures, so I've never really liked guacamole too much.  This recipe, however, I like.  It's super easy, and I like all of the healthy benefits of avocados! 

Guacamole
2 medium very ripe avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and cut up
1/2 small onion, diced
1/2 of a 4 oz can of diced green chile peppers
1 Tbsp snipped fresh cilantro*
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1 medium finely chopped, peeled, and seeded tomato (optional)

Combine avocados, onion, chile peppers, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Blend in food processor or mash together with potato masher.  Make sure everything has combined well and mixture is smooth.  If you are using tomato, do not add until right before serving.

*I've made this with and without the cilantro, and it's good either way

source:  recipe courtesy of my sister Kristin
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22 comments:

  1. HollyJune 22, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I love guacamole! And this recipe sounds really good, I may have to try it soon. I do like cilantro, that sounds like a yummy addition to this!

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  2. Lindsay @ Delighted MommaJune 22, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    So no kale my friend? LOL! Avocados are one of my favorite fruits! I am actually eating one with my morning cup of coffee right now NO JOKE..I know I'm weird ha! Recipes shared within the family are always the best! I will give yours a try!

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  3. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    guacamole ... mmmmm ... definitely one of my favourites, especially homemade

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  4. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJune 22, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Mmm yummy, I love guacamole!

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  5. Jenna LeeJune 22, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Guacamole makes me very happy. Frank (my man) makes the most amazing guac! I think I may request some tonight.

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  6. colleenJune 22, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    i used to put some mango in the guac i made in college, and loved it, even though i'm not a big fan of mango. love me some guac.

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  7. Piril MariaJune 22, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Thank you for the recepie. Defo going to try this. A new follower, maybe you'll visit me.




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  8. Darby HawleyJune 22, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I've never thought to add green chiles to guacamole! Thanks for posting this recipe, I'm definitely going to have to try it asap :-)

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  9. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    guac is one of my fav foods :-)

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  10. SarahJune 22, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    This looks so yummy! Did you take this picture? Your guacamole is displayed so pretty =)

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  11. NatalieJune 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    That sounds delightful...and perfect for summer! My husband loves avocados...and cilantro!

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  12. sherri lynnJune 22, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Sarah, I did take this picture. You compliment made my day because I am still learning how to use my new camera!

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  13. Tamar SBJune 22, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I love some guacamole, but I am so picky about it! This sounds like my kind of guac!

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  14. Suzzie VehrsJune 22, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    You make that plate look so lovely!

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  15. AmandaJune 22, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I love love love guac! FYI.

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  16. GloriaJune 22, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    i wasn't really into guacamole until recently too, but now it's delicious :-) i NEVER put cilantro in it - hate hate hate the stuff!

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  17. Anna @ IHODJune 22, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Guac is my fave:) I make mine chunky and add lots of lemon and lime juice:D I could eat it every day!

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  18. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeJune 22, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Oh, gosh, I now have a huge craving for guacamole (great photo, BTW). I could eat a whole batch by myself!

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  19. MeganJune 22, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Yum yum! I didn't used to like guac, but recently I'm a fan! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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  20. AnonymousJune 23, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    i love guac! have you ever tried adding tomato to it? my recipe is kind of like yours - except i add vinegar & diced tomato (and sometimes olives mostly bc i add olives to anything and everything since i love them so much)

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  21. ValJune 23, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I'm pretty sure I could live off of guac!!!!!

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  22. PJune 23, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    guac is probably my favourite thing most days, I wish i could live off of it for every meal :)

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