Guacamole

Name: Guacamole
Ingredients: 2 large avocados , peeled and pitted; 1 tbsp (15 ml) sour cream , mayonnaise or ranch dressing; 3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 2 cloves garlic , minced; ¼ cup (50 ml) finely chopped red onion; 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp (25 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Chef

Tiffany Collins

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Cookbook

200 Best Panini Recipes

Published by Robert Rose

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This image courtesy of Joseph DeLeo

In 1993, my dear friend Bobby Collins got me hooked on guacamole; therefore, he is the inspiration for this recipe. As the title boasts, this guacamole is indeed perfect: perfect in panini, perfect with tortilla chips, perfect with salads, and especially perfect when a frozen margarita is served alongside!

NotesFor easier guacamole, substitute ½ cup (125 ml) of your favorite salsa or fresh pico de gallo for the tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, red onion and cilantro.

I enjoy making and serving guacamole in a molcajete, the traditional Mexican version of a mortar and pestle.

CostInexpensive

Easy

Total Timeunder 15 minutes

Kid FriendlyYes

OccasionBuffet, Cocktail Party, Family Get-together, game day

Recipe Coursecold appetizer

Dietary Considerationvegetarian

Mealdinner, lunch, snack

Moodfestive

Taste and Texturecreamy, herby, hot & spicy, savory, sharp

Type of Dishdip/spread

Ingredients

2 large avocados, peeled and pitted
1 tbsp (15 ml) sour cream, mayonnaise or ranch dressing
3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup (50 ml) finely chopped red onion
1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp (25 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, roughly mash avocados. Stir in sour cream. Gently fold in tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, onion, cilantro and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.