Guacamole #1 (Two Pepper and Tapatio)

Green Girl Goodies, June 2012

Summer is here and one of my favorite summer foods is the avocado.  Not only is the avocado versatile in cooking but it is a great source of “healthy” monounsaturated fats, fiber and vitamins B, E and K.  Look for a variety of different preparations involving avocados over the next couple of months!  Below enjoy the recipe for Two Pepper and Tapatio Guacamole.

Yield approximately 3 ½ c

2 ea Large Avocados

1/3 c Red Pepper, minced

1/3 c Yellow Pepper, minced

1/3 c Red Onion, minced

1/3 c Roma Tomato, very small dice

¼ c Cilantro, finely chopped

1 tb Garlic, minced

1 ½ tb Tapatio Sauce

1 tb Lemon Juice

1 tsp Kosher Salt

-          Cut the avocados in half.

-          Remove the flesh into a bowl using a metal soup or teaspoon.

-          Add the remaining ingredients into the bowl on top of the avocado.

-          Using a fork, gently mash the avocado as you stir in the other ingredients.

-          Once all the ingredients are combined, cover the guacamole with plastic* and chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors combine.

-          The guacamole will be good for up to 3 days properly refrigerated.

*Make sure to place the plastic up against the surface of the guacamole to minimize air contact.  This will help prevent browning. 

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