It’s National Spicy Guacamole Day! Theres no better day to celebrate with a fresh bowl of this delicious, spicy guac.
Ingredients:
3 large ripe avocados
2 limes
1/2 medium onion peeled and chopped
1 medium tomato seeded and chopped
½ bunch of cilantro cleaned and chopped (you and also finely chop stems as well)
2 hot peppers of choice: serrano or jalapenos seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves minced or pressed
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp smoked paprika (gives a smokey taste, not required)
Salt and Pepper (S&P) to taste
Directions:
1. Cut avocados in half, remove seed, place in a bowl and smash with a fork or potato masher.
2. Roll your limes a few times in all directions, cut in half and squeeze juice directly on mashed avocado.
3. Add your chopped onion and garlic, hot peppers, cilantro, cumin and S&P.
4. Give it a stir. Then add your tomatoes and give a gentle stir.
5. One more taste test and add more S&P if needed.
Other:
Servings: 4-6 or recipe can be doubled if needed
Prep time: ~10 minutes
Cook time: N/A
Total time:~10 minutes
Storage: This should be served right away or cover tightly with plastic wrap directly on guacamole and pop in the refrigerator.
Other: * I encourage you to wear rubber gloves, the seeds are HOT with oils that linger around on your hands if you don’t *
Serving Suggestions: On the side of your favorite tortilla chips and salsa, a smear on your cheeseburger, and makes a great avocado toast!