Guacamole is a delicious and versatile dip, sauce, or spread that originated in Mexico. It is typically made from avocados, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Guacamole can be used as a dip for chips, tacos, or burritos, or it can be used as a spread on sandwiches or wraps. It is also a popular ingredient in salads and soups. With so many variations of guacamole, it can be difficult to know where to start. This article will provide you with some of the best recipes for guacamole, so you can find the perfect one for your taste.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
MEAN GREEN GUACAMOLE SALSA
This is a green salsa I learned while in Mexico. It is a green salsa with avocado and it is delicious! I always make it when we do carne asada. I am always begged for the recipe. Enjoy!
Provided by Lindsey Eustace
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Salsa Verde Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and stir in tomatillos and jalapenos. Boil until tomatillos turn bright green and soft, about 10 minutes.
- Place cilantro, avocados, cooked tomatillos, and cooked jalapenos into a blender, working in batches if necessary. Blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add about 1 tablespoon of tomatillo cooking water, or as needed, if salsa is too thick.
- Stop the blender, and season the salsa with garlic powder and salt to taste. Blend again briefly to mix in the seasonings. Transfer to a bowl for serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 6.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
SALSA GUACAMOLE
Lauren Heyn of Oak Creek, Wisconsin notes, "I've never tasted better guacamole than this. If there's time, I make homemade tortilla chips by frying 1-inch strips of flour tortillas in oil and salting them."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl, mash avocados with lemon juice. Stir in the salsa, onions, salt and garlic powder. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
GUACA-SALSA - MY RECIPE -
I came out with this easy recipe after taste one similar in a restaurant a few days ago. I made it today with the ingredients we like and to serve with good grilled burgers and the result was fantastic...!!!. Here is my recipe and enjoy it.
Provided by pink cook
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour green tomatillo salsa in a saucer and cook in the microwave for about 30 seconds in high power, only to cook the green tomatillos.
- In a blender, pour the cooked green salsa and avocado chunks. Blend them together just to pulse the bottom for about 8 to 10 seconds, leaving some coarse avocado pieces, so the salsa doesn't get too smooth.
- Note: if want the sauce more liquid and smoth, just add some water in the blender, (or the sour cream for a creamy salsa if you prefer).
- Pour in the saucer again and add the chopped pickled jalapeño, vinegar, chopped garlic clove and cilantro. Season with garlic salt to taste. Stir well.
- Serve as a dipping sauce for grilled burgers, hot dogs, or over grilled chicken, steaks, pork or fish.
- Or also in tacos, burritos, rice, refried beans, tostadas, tortilla chips or whatever you like. Mmmmm -- delicious.!
- Note: it keeps green color all the time it lasts.
TACO BOWLS WITH GUAC-A-SALSA SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Lightly crush the chips by popping open the bag and giving the chips a few light whacks with a frying pan ¿ careful that they don't fly out of the sack! Hold the bag loosely at the top with 1 hand while you crush the chips with the other.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil ¿ 2 turns of the pan. Add the beef to the skillet, brown and crumble it, 5 minutes. To the browned meat, add half the jalapeno peppers, 3/4 of the chopped onions and all of the garlic. Season the meat with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook together 5 minutes more, then add the water and reduce heat to low. Adjust salt, to taste.
- Halve and separate the avocados. Remove pit with a spoon. With the skin in tact, using a small knife, dice the avocado while still in the skin. Scoop out the diced flesh and place in a bowl. Combine tomatoes, remaining onions, jalapenos, and cilantro gently with avocado and dress the salad with the juice of 1 lemon, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt, to your taste.
- Layer a 1 or 2 handfuls of chips in soup or chili bowls and top with a handful of cheese. Fill bowls with taco meat and top with more cheese, then mound up some salad on top and serve.
TRADITIONAL MEXICAN GUACAMOLE
This guacamole is great! Whether or not you want it spicy, this guacamole is a dip to die for!
Provided by Kaersten
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Guacamole Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mash avocados in a bowl until creamy.
- Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and jalapeno pepper into mashed avocado until well combined; season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 49.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
GUASACACA
A Venezuelan avocado-based sauce, this is lighter and more flavorful than its Mexican cousin guacamole. Adapted from a recipe by George Duran, as reprinted by Tracy Schneider at Al Dente. http://bit.ly/a21B4p
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine everything except olive oil in food processor. Process until mostly smooth. Continue processing while adding olive oil in a steady stream, until fully emulsified and smooth.
- Scrape into a serving bowl and let stand at room temperature 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve over grilled meats, fish or vegetables, or with chips. Store in refrigerator, but bring to room temperature before serving.
- To use as a dip, I recommend adding finely diced red bell pepper and tomato for texture. Remove tops and bottoms from two red bell peppers. Cut into 3 or 4 planks by cutting alongside the ribs; discard the ribs and seeds. Cut into 1/8" julienne, then cut across into 1/8" dice (this very fine dice is called brunoise). Remove the seeds, jelly and internal ribs from two ripe Roma tomatoes using a grapefruit spoon. Repeat the brunoise procedure. Stir the diced red pepper and diced tomato into the guascaca.
Tips for Making Perfect Guacamole and Salsa
- Use ripe avocados: The riper the avocado, the creamier the guacamole will be. Look for avocados that are dark green or almost black in color, with no blemishes.
- Choose the right tomatoes: For salsa, use ripe, juicy tomatoes. Roma tomatoes or cherry tomatoes are good choices.
- Add some heat: If you like spicy guacamole or salsa, add a diced jalapeño or serrano pepper. You can also add some cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- Use fresh cilantro: Cilantro adds a bright, refreshing flavor to both guacamole and salsa. If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use parsley or basil instead.
- Don't over-mash the avocado: Guacamole should be chunky, not smooth. Just mash the avocado until it is creamy, but still has some texture.
- Chill before serving: Both guacamole and salsa taste best when they are chilled. Make them ahead of time and let them chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion
Guacamole and salsa are two of the most popular Mexican dishes. They are delicious, versatile, and easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own guacamole and salsa that will impress your friends and family. So next time you are having a party or just want a healthy and delicious snack, give guacamole and salsa a try.
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