Guacamole

megandear3 · April 2014

I have a eating plan that I try to follow and one of the things it says is a sandwhich with a table spoon of guacamole. YUK!! Is there something else I can use instead?

1PatientBear · April 2014

What is wrong with you??? Guacamole is a gift from the gods. Go sit in the corner and think about what you've done.

Ashaleet · April 2014

What else is on the sandwich?

tcunbeliever · April 2014

Plain avocado...or, if it's the avocado you don't like Tableside make a guacamole that has tomato and jalapeno in it and hides the avocado flavor...it's probably a way to consume healthy fat...maybe could substitute with almond butter or cashew butter???

Mia_RagazzaTosta · April 2014

You take avocado, turkey breast, bacon, tomato and throw it on some bread. Then you give it to me.

I hear Shakeology is magical.

megandear3 · April 2014

HAHAHA. To me it tastes like leaves.

1PatientBear · April 2014

HAHAHA. To me it tastes like leaves.

Those are some damn tasty leaves.

megandear3 · April 2014

roasted chicken breast chopped, lettuce, and light shredded cheese

Orion782 · April 2014

What kind of guacamole are YOU eating??? The best guac is creamy, with bits of citrus and salt, and a pronounced yet not overpowering cilantro taste.

Guacamole > PB2. Hahah.

3dogsrunning · April 2014

What is wrong with you??? Guacamole is a gift from the gods. Go sit in the corner and think about what you've done.

All of this.

I'm assuming for your meal plan this is meant as a fat source. If you don't want to eat the avocado/guacomole, replace it with something else, like the equivilent in calories of another fat source like olive oil (if you ahve a salad with it or something) or nuts. Mayo would do the same thing. A lot of people suggest avocado or guacomole as a mayo sub.

megandear3 · April 2014

Maybe I need to re taste it. Every one seems to like it. I had it a long time ago and I just couldn't get over the smell of leaves.

silver_arrow3 · April 2014

What is wrong with you??? Guacamole is a gift from the gods. Go sit in the corner and think about what you've done.

I don't often agree with the bear, but when I do, it's about guacamole.

(Actually, that's a lie. Bears are wise. They like honey. And guac. Which you apparently don't like. You should fix that.)

juggernaut1974 · April 2014

Are you making your own or using store bought?

Personally, I've tried some store bought guacs that are downright awful...

But making your own (nothing but avacado, lime juice and a bit of salt) and I've never been disappointed. Throw in some spices, tomatoes, onions, or garlic if that floats your boat.

3dogsrunning · April 2014

Maybe I need to re taste it. Every one seems to like it. I had it a long time ago and I just couldn't get over the smell of leaves.

I was also going to suggest making your own. That way you can flavour it how you like.

My recipe is chop up a little onion, squeeze the juice of a lime over it. Let it sit while you prep the rest. Chop up a bit of tomato and jalapeno (seeds in for heat). Mash up your avocado(s), then add a little of each ingredient along with salt until you have the flavour you want. I also throw in some cilantro (some people love cilantro, others hate it). Some people add garlic or olive oil, I don't.
Sorry, normally I am an exact measurement person but this is like the one thing I wing.

ETA - I haven't found a store bought brand that I like. Even most restaurant are terrible.

bajoyba · April 2014

What is wrong with you??? Guacamole is a gift from the gods. Go sit in the corner and think about what you've done.

lol :laugh:

Um... I don't know. I guess it depends on if the guacamole is helping you meet specific requirements. If it's just there for the calories, you could swap it out for something of equal calorie value, like some cheese and some hummus. If it's there for the fat, you could swap it out for some mayo or something else that adds fat.

lensperry · April 2014

Mash the avocado up really well to a creamy consistency. Add lime juice, garlic powder, a tiny bit of salt. We like to put in diced roma tomatoes and red onion too. I can't stand store bought, but I love making my own!

bwats33 · April 2014

Try this one....easy, basic, and delicious:

Guacamole
-2 avocados (mash with fork)
-half can Rotel
-chopped green onion
-lime juice from 1 lime
-chopped cilantro
-salt and pepper

megandear3 · April 2014

Thanks everyone I will try to make my own,. I have only eaten store bought

MikeInAZ · April 2014

Not to toot my own horn, by my Guac is LITERALLY Award Winning. It's won a couple of contests! I will share.

2-3 Hass Avocados. (from California is the best, or from Mexico, if you can only get them from Chile, then forget it, don't waste your time.)
3 roma tomatoes (diced)
1/3 of a red onion (finely diced)
large handful of cilantro (coarse chopped, use the stems, there's a lot of flavor in them)
2-3 green onions (thin sliced with with the white and green part)
1 cup of coarsely chopped RED CABBAGE (yes I know, who puts cabbage in their Guac? I do and it wins awards, so try it!)
1 small can of diced green chili or diced jalapeños (if you like it hotter)
juice from 1 lime squeezed

seasonings: season salt, course ground pepper, garlic powder, ground cumin

Directions:
Scoop out the avocados into a large bowl, squeeze the lime juice in there. Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the avocados. You don't want puree. you want chunks still in there, it should NOT be like baby food. You want a little texture, not totally smooth.

Add in the rest of the ingredients without the seasonings, mix together, being carful not to further mush up the avocados.

Start adding the spices. I try not to over salt it. It should just barely be salty enough since the salt from the chips will add to the saltness. You should be able to taste the cumin and garlic. You will have to slowly add the spices until it gets to where you like it. I couldn't really tell you proportions of the spices I use. But I tend to put quite a bit in. Carefully stirring as you add more and more in.

This is best made in the morning or let it sit in the fridge tightly covered until you're ready to eat it. Let it sit at least 2-3 hours before you eat it.

NOW, tell me this isn't the BEST guac you ever ate?

MikeInAZ · April 2014

Try this one....easy, basic, and delicious:

-half can Rotel

Why would you use canned tomatoes when you could use fresh? Fresh is always better than in a can.

3dogsrunning · April 2014

Not to toot my own horn, by my Guac is LITERALLY Award Winning. It's won a couple of contests! I will share.

2-3 Hass Avocados. (from California is the best, or from Mexico, if you can only get them from Chile, then forget it, don't waste your time.)
3 roma tomatoes (finely diced)
1/3 of a red onion (finely diced)
large handful of cilantro (coarse chopped)
2-3 green onions (thin sliced with with the white and green part)
1 cup of coarsely chopped RED CABBAGE (yes I know, who puts cabbage in their Guac? I do and it wins awards, so try it!)
1 small can of diced green chili or diced jalapeños (if you like it hotter)
juice from 1 lime squeezed

seasonings: season salt, course ground pepper, garlic powder, ground cumin

Directions:
Scoop out the avocados into a large bowl, squeeze the lime juice in there. Use a potato masher or a fork to mash the avocados. You don't want puree. you want chunks still in there, it should NOT be like baby food. You want a little texture, not totally smooth.

Add in the rest of the ingredients without the seasonings, mix together, being carful not to further mush up the avocados.

Start adding the spices. I try not to over salt it. It should just barely be salty enough since the salt from the chips will add to the saltness. You should be able to taste the cumin and garlic. You will have to slowly add the spices until it gets to where you like it. I couldn't really tell you proportions of the spices I use. But I tend to put quite a bit in. Carefully stirring as you add more and more in.

This is best made in the morning or let it sit in the fridge tightly covered until you're ready to eat it. Let it sit at least 2-3 hours before you eat it.

NOW, tell me this isn't the BEST guac you ever ate?

The owner/head chef at my favourite restaurant swears by cumin in guacomole. I like his, and I've tried it at home but I just don't prefer it. Garlic powder is the devil. I do not use it for anything :laugh: :flowerforyou:

But this is exactly why you make your own, everyone has their preferences. I do agree though, fresh is best.

AdventureFreak · April 2014

Maybe some kind of clean hummus? It is fiber rich and has lots of potassium like an avocado. The trouble is store bought hummus is full of garbage that washes the benefit of the beans to some degree. I make it at home with tahini, chickpeas, chickpea juice, spices, and a food processor.

bwats33 · April 2014

Why would you use canned tomatoes when you could use fresh? Fresh is always better than in a can.

Because it's easier...that was sort of the point of the post since OP claims to be a guac noob. Plus there is other stuff in Rotel besides tomatoes...yes you can use fresh for those too, but again 'easy' was the point. Use whatever you want in your own recipie...no need to be a douche about it.