Guasacaca Recipe (Venezuelan Avocado Sauce)

Name: Guasacaca Recipe (Venezuelan Avocado Sauce)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados; 2 Jalapeno peppers; 1 shallot; 3 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/4 cup white vinegar; Juice from 1 small lime; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings
6
Calories
196 kcal
Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine
American, Venezuelan

Guasacaca Recipe (Venezuelan Avocado Sauce)

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This guasacaca recipe is Venezuela's version of guacamole, a flavorful sauce made with ripe avocados, fresh herbs, chilies and more, so versatile.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 ripe avocados
2 Jalapeno peppers chopped (use bell pepper for a milder version)
1 shallot or small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup white vinegar
Juice from 1 small lime
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Peel and seed the avocados. Give them a rough chop and add them to a food processor or blender along with the peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro parsley, vinegar and lime juice.
Process until fairly smooth.
Drizzle in the olive oil a bit at a time with the processor running. Process until the avocado salsa becomes thick and creamy.
Adjust with salt and pepper to taste. Serve!

Notes

Makes about 3 cups, depending on the size of your avocados.
Calories are estimated without chips.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 370mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 404IU (8%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	196kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Sodium	8mg	0%
Potassium	370mg	8%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	404IU	8%
Vitamin C	17mg	19%
Calcium	14mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%