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A New Take on Guac

January 21, 2010 by epicureanvegan

A New Take on Guac -- Epicurean VeganI wanted to spice up some old favorites. I love the different flavors in this guacamole and chances are, you have all the ingredients already. The idea came from Whole Foods, but I made some variations.

INGREDIENTS:
3 Med ripe avocados
1/2 C diced water chestnuts
1/2 red onion, diced small
2 Tbs minced garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp hot sesame pepper oil
2 Tbs minced fresh cilantro leaves
3 Tbs lime juice
Sea salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS:
Mash up the avocados and then add all the other ingredients. Mix well and enjoy!

Like my other guacamole recipe, I like to use a pastry blender to mash the avocados. It works beautifully, even when the avocados aren’t quite ripe enough.

Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: avocados, gaucamole, red onion, Vegan, water chestnuts

Classic Guacamole

January 21, 2010 by epicureanvegan

Classic Guacamole -- Epicurean VeganThe recipe is actually my sister-in-law’s and perhaps it’s just how most guacs are made, but this recipe is always a hit. The ingredients are kind of approximate–don’t get too heavy-handed with them right away–you can always add more flavor to taste. Keep in mind that most tortilla chips are salted, so I wouldn’t go too crazy with the garlic salt.

INGREDIENTS:
6-7 ripe avocados
2 Tbs lime juice
1/2 C salsa
1/2-1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 C fresh cilantro, chopped (A total must)!

DIRECTIONS:
Mash the avocados with one of these (pastry blender)…it works the best, especially if the avocados aren’t quite ripe enough.

Add the lime juice, garlic salt and salsa, mix well. Taste to adjust seasoning. I then gently stir in the cilantro and serve with tortilla chips! Always a crowd-pleaser…enjoy!
NOTE: To keep it from browning, cover with plastic wrap, but mold the plastic wrap to the top of the dip so that air will not get to it.

Classic Guacamole -- Epicurean Vegan

Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: avocado, cilantro, gaucamole, Vegan

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