Touchdown Spicy Guacamole (Printer-friendly)
Bright, zesty guacamole featuring ripe avocados, jalapeño, and fresh lime for a flavorful kick.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 3 ripe avocados
02 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
03 - 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
04 - 1 large jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Seasonings
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Add-ins
12 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
13 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
# How to Prepare:
01 - Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl.
02 - Mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher until you reach your desired consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
03 - Add the diced red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
04 - Gently fold all ingredients together until evenly distributed throughout the mashed avocado.
05 - Taste the guacamole and adjust seasoning as needed, adding cayenne pepper if you prefer more heat.
06 - Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with pomegranate seeds if desired. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, sliced vegetables, or as a taco topping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The smoked paprika adds an unexpected depth that makes people pause and say wait, whats in this
- This comes together in literally 15 minutes but tastes like you spent way more time on it
02 -
- Lime juice is your best friend for preventing browning, but honestly, this stuff rarely lasts long enough to turn brown
- Pressing plastic wrap directly against the surface of leftover guacamole creates an airtight seal that keeps it fresh for a day
03 -
- Leaving the avocado pit in the bowl does absolutely nothing to prevent browning—that is a complete myth
- The plastic wrap trick works because it keeps oxygen away from the surface, which is what causes the oxidation