If I were stuck on a deserted island and could choose only one one food to bring with me, it would definitely be the avocado. I love avocados and I eat them almost daily. They are creamy, slightly sweet and fantastic with a spritz of lime and sprinkle of salt. I know of only one other vegetable-ish fruit that is that good on it’s own; it’s my second favorite vegetable, er, fruit…the tomato.
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In this recipe, I combine the two beautiful specimens into a guacamole that’s loaded with citrus, salt and lots of garlic. This guac is out-of-this-world and oh so simple to make, as it should be. Guacamole doesn’t need to be loaded up with sauces or creams. Let those avocados shine, they are perfect just as they are…and healthy too! In fact, avocados provide more potassium than a banana, as well as a healthy dose of good fats and nutrients, including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, vitamins A and E and fiber.
This guacamole is great served as a dip with tortilla chips, spread on sandwiches or used to top tacos, burritos, tamales, etc. You could also just grab a spoon and dive in like I do. I promise I won’t tell anyone!
You will need ripe avocados for this dish. Look for fruits with a dark black skin that are on the firm side of soft. What I mean by that is that you want avocados that give when you gently press on them, but not so much that they feel too soft or mushy. It can be hard to find avocados in the grocery store that are perfectly ripe, so you may need to set them out on your countertop to ripen for a few days before using them. If your avocados are perfectly ripe, but you will not be using them right away, store them in the refrigerator to slow the ripening process. They should hold at that perfect ripeness for longer stored in the refrigerator. I often buy more avocados than I can eat at one time. I let them ripen on the counter and then transfer them into the fridge for use at a later time. Using this method means that I have perfectly ripened avocados ready to go at any time that I need them.
For this guacamole recipe, you’ll need three large, perfectly ripened avocados. Wash, halve and core the avocados (yes, I wash the outside of the fruit before cutting it to avoid germs from transferring onto the flesh). Scoop the flesh of the avocados into a medium-size mixing bowl. Add the juice of ½ a large lime (about 1 tablespoon of juice), 3 cloves of minced garlic and ¾ teaspoon of salt to the bowl. Using a fork, gently mix and mash the ingredients together to the desired consistency. I like my guac a little chunky, but you do you. Once the guac is at the desired consistency, gently fold in ½ cup of chopped cherry or grape tomatoes. Taste, adjust salt as desired and enjoy! This guacamole is a nice snack for 4. Double or triple the batch if you are feeding a crowd.
Guacamole
Ingredients
- 3 large avocados
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
- Wash, halve and core ripe avocados. With a spoon, scoop flesh into a medium-size mixing bowl.
- Add the juice of half a lime (about 1 tablespoon), minced garlic and salt.
- Using a fork, mix and mash the avocado to the desired consistency. Stir in the tomatoes and enjoy with tortilla chips.
- This recipe makes a great snack for 4. Feel free to double or triple the batch if serving a crowd.
