Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Guacamole

This is your basic guacamole recipe, which evolved from a recipe by the ever-awesome folks at Cook's Illustrated.  Feel free to adjust and play with the recipe to find your favorite variation.  Try this recipe with some Paleo Herb Crackers, yum!

Guacamole

Ingredients
2-3 medium ripe avocadoes
3 large scallions, thinly sliced OR 2 Tbsp minced red onion
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
6 slices of bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled, reserving 1 Tbsp of rendered fat (optional)
1/2 medium tomato, seeded and diced small
2 Tbsp lime juice

Directions
Mash the flesh of one avocado with the scallions/onions, garlic, cilantro, salt, cumin (if using), bacon and fat (if using), and tomato with the tines of a fork.  Cube the flesh of the remaining avocadoes and gently add to the mashed avocado mixture (if you want a more chunky guacamole) or continue to mash in with the avocado mixture (if you want a smoother guacamole).

Sprinkle the lime juice over the mixture and stir entire contents of bowl until well combined.

Adjust seasoning with salt, if necessary, and serve with some raw veggies or crackers!

Enjoy!!

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