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Do-It-Yourself Guacamole Bar

You don’t need to throw a party to create a DIY guacamole bar that any guacamole fan will love. A big tip if you just need a few tablespoons of various veggies is to buy a ‘fajita mix’ or ‘stir fry mix’ in the refrigerated case of the produce department. It’s an easy and more cost-effective way to incorporate a wide variety of veggies without having to buy a whole one of each. If you plan to do a guac bar for an event, only mash about half the avocados you think you’ll need in the beginning (I budget 1 avocado per person), and as time passes, mash as needed. Even if it doesn’t turn brown, guac turns darker and looks less appealing over time. Get creative and add what you think sounds good and I recommend washing it down with a couple of The Best Homemade Margaritas.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 avocado per person, double, triple, etc. as necessary
Calories: 460 kcal
Course: Condiments

Ingredients

Essential
  • 1 medium ripe avocado mashed
  • Juice of 1/2 lime or to taste
  • pinch salt to taste
Optional Add-Ins
  • bell peppers any color
  • tomatoes
  • onions red, white, yellow, Vidalia, green, scallions, etc.
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • Pico de Gallo
  • jalepeno peppers fresh, canned, pickled, etc.
  • green chili peppers fresh, canned, fire-roasted, etc.
  • poblano peppers
  • Serrano peppers
  • ground cayenne pepper
  • red pepper flakes
  • cumin
  • salsa
  • corn fresh, frozen, char-grilled, etc.
  • black beans
  • olives
  • cheese crumbled Cotija, feta, goat, blue, etc.
  • Mango
  • pineapple
  • anything else you love
  • Serve with optional
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • Pico de Gallo
  • margaritas
Serve With (optional)
  • sour cream
  • salsa
  • Pico de Gallo
  • margaritas
  • Serve On
  • tortilla chips
  • flatbread
  • toasted pita bread
  • Baguette slices
  • crackers
  • speared bell peppers
Serve On
  • tortilla chips
  • flatbread
  • toasted pita bread
  • Baguette slices
  • crackers
  • speared bell peppers

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Peel and de-seed the avocado. Scoop out and mash the flesh in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the lime juice, salt to taste, and stir to combine.
  3. Add as many add-ins, to taste, as desired and stir to combine.
  4. Serve with optional ‘serve with’ items (sour cream, etc.) and serve on chips or alternate dippers. Guacamole is best enjoyed fresh.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 460kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 23g Sodium 291mg (12%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 31g (62%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1avocado per person, double, triple, etc. as necessary

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 460kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23g 135%
Sodium 291mg 12%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 31g 62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.