Ina Garten Guacamole Recipe

This Ina Garten Guacamole Recipe is a chunky and citrusy appetizer recipe, which includes ripe avocados and red onion. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in just 10 minutes.

Ina Garten Guacamole Recipe Ingredients

• 4 ripe Haas avocados
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 8 dashes Tabasco sauce
• ½ cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped

How To Make Ina Garten Guacamole Recipe

1. Prep the avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl.
2. Add flavorings: Add lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, chopped red onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
3. Chop and mix: Use a knife to gently chop the avocados in the bowl, keeping the mixture chunky.
4. Add tomatoes: Stir in the chopped tomato and mix well until evenly combined.
5. Taste and serve: Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately at room temperature with chips or as a topping.

Recipe Tips

• How to keep guacamole green longer:
  Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to limit air exposure, or add a thin layer of lemon juice.
• Can I use lime juice instead?
  Yes, lime juice offers a more traditional flavor if preferred over lemon.
• How ripe should avocados be?
  They should yield slightly to gentle pressure but not feel mushy.
• Can I make it ahead?
  It’s best fresh, but you can make it a few hours in advance and cover tightly with wrap.
• How to adjust the spice level:
  Add more or fewer dashes of Tabasco or try chopped jalapeños for heat.

What To Serve With Guacamole

Guacamole is endlessly versatile. Pair it with:

• Tortilla chips
• Fresh veggie sticks
• Grilled chicken or steak
• Tacos and burritos
• Avocado toast

How To Store Guacamole

Refrigerate: Store tightly covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Press plastic wrap against the surface to minimize browning.

Freeze: Not recommended—guacamole’s texture changes and may become watery when thawed.

Guacamole Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 113 kcal (per ¼ cup)
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 6g
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Sodium: 250mg
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 1g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use a food processor?
It’s better to mash by hand to preserve the chunky texture. A food processor can make it too smooth.

Why add lemon juice instead of lime?
Lemon offers a slightly sweeter citrus profile and helps preserve the color.

How to make it creamy instead of chunky?
Mash the avocados more thoroughly with a fork or potato masher.

What’s the best way to pit an avocado safely?
Scoop out the pit with a spoon instead of using a knife if you’re new to it.

Can I leave out the tomato?
Yes, the guacamole will still taste great without it.

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• Ina Garten Hummus Recipe
• Ina Garten Lamb Sausage In Puff Pastry
• Ina Garten Roasted Eggplant Spread