TL/DR – Guacamole. Five ingredients, plus salt and pepper. No tomatoes. Shallots instead of red onions. Simple and delicious. –
Guacamole is one of my favorite things. I prefer a tomato-free guac. This recipe subs minced shallots for red onions and has avocados, minced jalapeño, minced fresh garlic and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. No frills. So good. Serve with chips and Refrigerator Quick Pickled Onions.
Guacamole
August 26, 2020
: 4 - 6
: 10 min
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: 10 min
: Easy
A healthy, five ingredient version of guacamole.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 jalapeño pepper, minced, about 1/4 c
- 1 small clove garlic, minced, about 1 T
- 1 small shallot, minced, about 3 T
- Juice of 1/2 to 1 lime, depending on juiciness
- 3/4 t kosher salt
- 1/4 t ground black pepper
Directions
- Step 1 To cut the avocado into 1/2 inch cubes, halve and remove the pit, then cut it criss-cross style by sinking a knife into the flesh vertically and horizontally. See picture above. Then scoop the cubes into a medium bowl with a spoon.
- Step 2 Combine all ingredients into a medium mixing bowl and stir well. The avocado should retain some chunkiness, but will break down a bit as you stir.
- Step 3 Taste and season as necessary.
- Step 4 Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap directly onto the surface to create a seal and avoid browning and store in the refrigerator for a day.
