GUACAMOLE - HERE!

INFJ
INFJ Posts: 86 Member
edited October 19 in Recipes
My recipe that I *love* but is practically pure avocado (high calories) is:

1 avocado, 2 shakes of Tabasco, 1 minced garlic clove, juice of half a lime, salt and pepper.

If you have a nice homemade guacamole recipe please add it!
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  • spikefoot
    spikefoot Posts: 419
    Pretty much what I do, sometimes I omit the garlic (eventhough I love garlic)

    And I typically used dried or fresh chilies over tabasco...that way you can make it spicier too.

    Cilantro is awesome too in it.

    It looks kinda nasty but mixing in diced tomatoes is pretty good too or salsa if you are feeling lazy.

    I also sometime just use pure avocado or add some chili powder, cumin and oregano (one of my favorite combos)

    Guacamole is awesome, I know someone who almost called it" whack a mole" cause they never heard of it and thought it was gross. This was not by accident either...some people???!!???
  • INFJ
    INFJ Posts: 86 Member
    LOL that is awesome, thank you! I am going to try the chili powder, cumin and oregano combo... I've never tried anything like it before, it sounds delish!
  • suedahms
    suedahms Posts: 1
    Homemade guacamole - 3 avocados, chopped red onion, chopped jalapeno, chopped cilantro, juice of one lime and sea salt. Mix it up and it's delicious. Add crushed garlic if you like - but yummy without it.
  • INFJ
    INFJ Posts: 86 Member
    I can't wait to try these....!
  • catinhounstooth
    catinhounstooth Posts: 11
    Homemade guacamole - 3 avocados, chopped red onion, chopped jalapeno, chopped cilantro, juice of one lime and sea salt. Mix it up and it's delicious. Add crushed garlic if you like - but yummy without it.
    Yes! this is exactly what I do except usually just two avocados. To me it doesn't taste right without a little red onion!
  • chelseaalicia
    chelseaalicia Posts: 164 Member
    I cut mine with tomato: equal parts avocado and chopped tomato, cilantro, red onion, garlic, lime juice, and cumin- maybe a little of your favourite hot sauce on top- SO GOOD.
  • Carmendu
    Carmendu Posts: 409
    I have to be honest. I am not a big Guacamole fan but these recipes sound great. I am going to try some. Thanks for sharing.
  • cooper258
    cooper258 Posts: 15 Member
    http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/creamy-avocado-yogurt-dip/

    This avocado yogurt dip is my new obsession. It's like a creamy guacamole dip.
  • brassedoff
    brassedoff Posts: 2
    am i mistaken or is cilantro french for parsley?
  • cooper258
    cooper258 Posts: 15 Member
    Cilantro is also known as Chinese parsley. It's not parsley though. It grows from the coriander seed I believe.
  • RedHeadDevotchka
    RedHeadDevotchka Posts: 1,394 Member
    I wing everything to taste, but....
    2-3 avocados, some garlic, some garlic salt, a bunch of tabasco, some lime, some onion, cilantro, and onion and tomato.
  • brassedoff
    brassedoff Posts: 2
    just been searching for answer , it seems it is the flat leaf parsley as opposed to the curly type . looks so much like coriander and is same family. it`s jogged my memory to nearly buying it instead of coriander as it appears so like it. i prefer coriander to this other , it has a more perfumed aroma and taste
  • Lisaherbalmomma
    Lisaherbalmomma Posts: 63
    I have 2 ripe avocados just waiting to be made into guacamole!lol
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    I have Never used garlic.

    Mine -

    Small onion, diced finely. Juice one lime and pour juice over the onion. Dice one jalapeño and one plum tomato finely. Mash two avocado. I then just play with the ingredients. I'll drain all of the lime juice from the onions into the avocado, then just add a little of the onion, jalapeño and tomato at a time along with some salt until it tastes right.
    I also recently started adding cilantro too. Same thing, chop some up and add a little at a time.

    The chef at my favorite local restaurant swears by cumin but i don't care for it as much.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I don't have exact amounts as I just 'eyeball' it, but ...

    2 avacados - one fork mashed, one chopped
    1 medium jalapeno - minced
    1-2 garlic cloves - minced
    Zest and juice of 1 large lime
    about 1/3 cup each - chopped tomato, chopped onion and chopped cilantro
    cumin, salt, black pepper to taste
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    am i mistaken or is cilantro french for parsley?

    Cilantro is coriander.
  • jenbridges
    jenbridges Posts: 213 Member
    I LOVE avocados, but I am allergic to them, they make me incredibly sick. But oh, how I love them! Enjoy your guacamole for me...
  • apedeb09
    apedeb09 Posts: 805 Member
    Omg, I LOVE, love, love guacomole... I don't have a recipe that I follow, I usually just mash an avacado, add 1 or 2 tsp of sour cream, teaspoon of lemon (or lime) juice, and some salt & pepper to taste... I like to add the sour cream for a more creamier consistency but I've had it without it and it's just as good.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    The chef at my favorite local restaurant swears by cumin but i don't care for it as much.

    I'm with him/her. I think a little cumin makes all the difference!!
  • LMPF97
    LMPF97 Posts: 3
    Avocado, salt, pepper, cumin, cilantro, lime juice, sriracha, jalapeño, onion, tomatoes, and garlic! :love: now im craving some guaq
  • paperstars
    paperstars Posts: 76 Member
    I add in diced tomatoes and onions, some corn, and cumin, chili powder, and garlic salt. I'm pretty sure it needs lime juice, but I never have any on hand.
  • InkedBeauty89
    InkedBeauty89 Posts: 114 Member
    These all sound so good!
  • galegetsthin
    galegetsthin Posts: 1,340 Member
    2 avocados, juice of half a lime (and a little squirt of lemon to help the color stay greener), a handful of diced tomato, diced red onion, a minced clove of garlic, chopped cilantro, a tiny bit of cumin and sea salt........ Turns out perfect. Sorry. I don't measure foods when I cook. I am a pinch and handful Italian woman.
  • kelseyhere
    kelseyhere Posts: 1,123 Member
    I agree, the secret to a great guac is cumin! Fresh cilantro makes a big difference too. Fianlly, I prefer lime over lemon juice, but lemon is fine too.

    Here's my recipe:

    5 avocados
    juice of 1 lime
    2 roma tomatoes, diced (optional)
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    about 3-4 tablespoons fresh cilantro
    1 tsp. cumin
    kosher salt to taste
    1/2 tsp. pepper
    1 tsp. cayenne or other chile powder (I live in the SW so there's always a good selection of different local chile powders- experiment to see which you like best!)

    Put everything in a bowl and gently mash to keep a chunky consistency. Add more lime juice to keep from browning. Should last in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    The chef at my favorite local restaurant swears by cumin but i don't care for it as much.

    I'm with him/her. I think a little cumin makes all the difference!!

    He is a pretty incredible chef. I think I am just used to "mine" now. Maybe I'll give it a try next time I make it.
  • slimmergalpal
    slimmergalpal Posts: 235 Member
    bump for later
  • sunshinesquared
    sunshinesquared Posts: 2,733 Member
    Bump! These ALL sound good, thanks!
  • mommaPeach72
    mommaPeach72 Posts: 30
    I absolutely love Guacamole!! Thanks for the great recipes. For those who are wondering about Cilantro, here's a link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coriander

    I don't particularly care for the taste, but lots of people love it.
  • luvgreen25
    luvgreen25 Posts: 202
    I just got this recipe from my brother's girlfriend last weekend...

    6 Avocados, mashed
    2 limes, juiced
    1/2 can of Rotel Hot Diced Tomatoes
    2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
    1 envelope of hot guacamole mix
    Red pepper flakes, to taste
    Cilantro, to taste
    Cumin, to taste
    Salt, to taste
    Pepper, to taste

    Best if refrigerated overnight. I like to leave the avocados a little chunky, but you can mash them to whatever consistency you want. Makes a lot - if you have leftovers, be sure to squeeze a bit more lime juice on top so it doesn't turn brown.
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    Avocado, sliced, still chunky
    Diced tomato
    Diced red onion
    Cilantro
    Drizzle of lime
    Sea salt

    Perfection. :love:
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