Spicy Guacamole
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3 cups
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Calories
337 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Spicy Guacamole
Description
This Spicy Guacamole starts by finely dicing a jalapeño and chopping fresh cilantro, which are combined and mashed to evenly distribute the heat and herbaceous notes. Fresh red onion adds a crisp texture and sharp bite.
The base is ripe avocados that are cut, scooped, and lightly mashed to achieve a chunky but cohesive consistency. Mixing in the spicy and herb ingredients along with salt and freshly squeezed lime juice brings brightness and encourages the flavors to meld.
The end result offers a creamy texture with bursts of heat and freshness, ideal for dipping with chips or serving alongside Mexican dishes. The lime juice also helps prevent browning.
Notes suggest varying the jalapeño or onion quantities to adjust the spice and pungency, or including extras like red pepper flakes or fresh tomatoes for customization.
Ingredients
- 1 jalapeño minced
- ¼ cup cilantro minced, chopped
- ½ red onion finely diced
- 3 avocado medium sized, ripe
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 lime for juice
Instructions
- Remove the stem and deseed one jalapeno. Slice it into the finest dice you can - I typically slice them into four vertical pieces and then dice them further. Set aside in a small bowl.
- Chop up about ¼ cup of fresh cilantro using a chiffonade (i.e. roll them tightly together and chop away).
- Add both to a mortar and mash them together using a pestle. Or, if you have a food processor, just pulse them 1-2 times until they're evenly mixed in.
- Chop up ½ red onion into a fine dice of equal sized pieces. Set aside.
- Finally, chop up 3 avocados - split them in half, remove the pit, criss-cross the flesh and scoop out with a spoon into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the diced red onions, cilantro-jalapeno mixture, 1 teaspoon of salt, and juice from half a lime. Mix well together using a serving fork, pestle, or the back of a large spoon.
- Squeeze the other half of lime on top, add some flaky salt if you'd like, and dig in with a chip!
Notes
- Criss-cross the avocado flesh before scooping for a chunky texture; mash more for smoother guacamole.
- Adjust jalapeño and red onion quantities to control heat and bite.
- Optional additions include red pepper flakes, garlic, or fresh tomatoes for versatility.
- The lime juice both seasons and helps keep the avocado from browning quickly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 791mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1024mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 434IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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