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Ina Garten Guacamole Recipe

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.
Ina Garten Guacamole Recipe
Ina Garten Guacamole Recipe

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 Guacamole Recipe

Author: Imen Cuisine:American Courses:Appetizers
Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 10 minutesServings:3 cups servingsCalories:113 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

Chunky, citrusy guacamole with a balanced kick—perfect for chips, toast, or spooning over grilled meats.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Scoop avocado flesh into a bowl.
  2. Add lemon juice, Tabasco, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Chop avocados gently in the bowl with a knife.
  4. Stir in chopped tomato. Mix well.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately at room temperature.
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