Guacamole

When I was in grad school, money was tight and there were only few restaurants that I could afford to frequent and one of them was Chipotle. I loved their Burritos and Fajitas since they were so filling but was bummed that they would charge extra for Guacamole  – the creamy spread made from Avocados. More often than not, I would have to skip adding it to my Burrito but when I did, it felt like a King’s meal. Fast forward, a decade later  – I usually get this spread from Costco but I decided to make it at home this time. When I tried to look up the recipe on the internet, I found one on the Chipotle website and decided that was it! No more searching. This time I cannot say adapted from so and so website – simply because I did not want mess with the original. I did not have jalapeno peppers so I substituted it for thai peppers with the same result. If you follow the recipe, you will realize it is such a simple one and I can’t believe I waited a decade to make this at home.  Better late than never! 🙂

To give it a different spin, I would recommend adding a clove of garlic, finely crushed and finely cut tomatoes, after they are seeded. Enjoy with some tortilla chips or as a creamy spread to your sandwich!

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Guacamole

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Side Dish

Servings 1 cup

Author Anushree Shetty

Ingredients

• 2 ripe hass avocados, should feel squishy, yet firm
• 2 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 Indian or Thai green chilies (Bird's eye), finely chopped
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro / Coriander leaves, finely chopped

Instructions

• Slice the avocados in half and remove and discard the seed. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh and place it in a bowl. Add lime juice and salt and use a fork or a blender to mash the flesh to a smooth consistency.
• Add the remaining ingredients - chopped onions, peppers and cilantro and blend them in.
• Adjust seasonings as needed.
• Serve with tortilla chips or use as a creamy spread for your sandwiches.

Disclaimer: Approximate Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and can vary depending on the exact ingredients/brands used. If you have health issues, please work with a registered dietician or nutritionist.

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