Guacamole

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This combination of healthy and delicious Guacamole is always a hit served as a dip or added to your favorite foods. All you need is just four fresh ingredients for this tasty recipe – ripe avocados, onions, tomatoes and fresh limes. This avocado dip is naturally gluten free and vegan and is a family favorite!

There’s nothing better than homemade guacamole!  It is delicious, tasty and healthy too!  How often can you match that combination?

Avocados

The most common type of avocado found in US grocery stores is the Hass avocado. These avocados have a dark green, bumpy skin and smooth flesh. You can test if an avocado is ready to use by giving it a gentle squeeze. The avocado should have a slight give to it. If it’s too hard, the avocado needs to ripen longer.

Avocados are high in fat, but don’t fear, it’s mostly unsaturated fat (the good fat). They are also low in calories and high in fiber and potassium.  Avocados from Mexico has complete nutritional information if you’d like to learn more. 

If you love avocados, you might also like avocado dressing and avocado toast. 

How can I ripen an avocado quickly?

Your best bet is to place at least two avocados in a brown paper bag and fold down the top of the bag. The bag should be left at room temperature for one to two days until it is soft. 

How do I make an avocado last?

Place your avocados in the refrigerator if you want them to ripen slower. I do this when I buy a large bunch on sale. Just place a couple on the counter to use right away and the rest in the refrigerator. Then pull out a few more when the ripe ones are used up.

What do I need to make guacamole?

There are a lot of recipes for homemade guacamole, but my favorite is made with just four fresh ingredients: ripe avocados, tomatoes, onions and fresh squeezed lime juice. You also use a bit of salt and pepper to bring out the flavor of everything.

Tips for making great guacamole

• Make certain avocados are ripe
• Cut tomato in half and scrape out seeds and watery pulp. This helps make certain the guacamole doesn’t become too watery. 
• Chop tomatoes and onions in a small diced size
• Use only fresh squeezed lime juice for the best taste
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• If making ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap making certain plastic wrap is directly on the surface of the guacamole. Stir before serving.

Can I freeze guacamole?

Yes, you can freeze guacamole. 

On a whim one year, I made bunches and bunches of guacamole and froze it in small containers.  I froze the guacamole in 1 cup sized plastic containers.  Before putting the lid on, I placed a piece of plastic wrap right on the surface.

A few weeks later, I pulled one out in the morning for dinner, and success!  It was awesome!  Sometimes there is a bit of brownish liquid on the top.  Just pour it off and stir guacamole before serving. 

What to serve with guacamole

My favorite way is to eat it with tortilla chips.  But I also love to eat it with burritos, tacos, or in guacamole quesadillas!  Guacamole is perfect topped on these Black Bean Taco Cups,  these baked taquitos and in this Burrito Bowl.

Other great appetizer recipes

• Crispy Wonton Cups
• Garlic Hummus
• Cocktail Meatballs
• Mexican Layered Dip
• Salami and Cheese Pinwheels
• Green Chili Roll Ups

 

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Check out all my delicious appetizer recipes. 

This post was originally published in May, 2015. The post and recipe have been updated.