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The Best Guacamole Recipe for Taco Tuesday

March 14, 2017

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I love avocados.  Really, really, love.  So much so that whenever I’m in a bad mood, I buy a whole bunch of them and eat them in a few meals because they just make my body happy.  Therefore, I also really love guacamole.

It's Mexican night and you need the perfect guacamole. Loads of healthy avocados, tomatoes, onions, lime, garlic and no cilantro. Try this easy and simple homemade guacamole in your tacos and burritos and you'll be glad you did! #guacamole #mexicannight #mexicanfood #tacotuesday #taconight #avocado #easyguacamole

Yes, you can just buy guacamole, but it just isn’t the same.  Most of the boughten versions taste too lemony to me.  Once you make your own, you’ll never want the store boughten stuff again.  Unless you’re in a massive hurry–carry on sister!

How do you know your Avocado is ripe?

Ever opened an avocado that you thought was ripe, only to have it be riddled with brown spots? Or opened it and it was so hard that you couldn’t mash it? Me too. Here’s how I avoid that.

An avocado is ripe when it is a little bit squishy. No squish? It’s not ready. Can you feel a bit of space between the fruit and the skin when you squish? It’s overripe, don’t buy it.

The second test is to remove the little brown button on top of the avocado. If the colour is a very light yellow-green, it’s ready.

If your avocado is ripe but you won’t be using it that day, put it in the fridge to extent perfect ripeness for 3-5 days.

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Let’s Make Guacamole!

I like to start by chopping and mashing all of my avocado.  You don’t have to do it this way, but I find that it’s easier to get the consistency I like.  Adding your lemon juice and salt at this stage makes the mashing easier.

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Chop up your onions and tomatoes, and mince your garlic if needed.  I’m a huge fan of the big jars of minced garlic, but alas, the Hermit is not.

Mix everything in with the avocado mixture, taste test with a chip, and you’re done!  Don’t skip the taste-testing-with-a-chip step!!  If you adjust the salt to how it tastes without the chip, it will taste too salty when you eat the two together.

 


Taco Tuesday Guacamole
Easy guacamole for your next Taco Tuesday fiesta.Serves 6Ingredients:
3 ripe avocados,
1 ripe tomato,
1/2 onion,
1 tbsp garlic,
juice of 1/2 a lemon, or 3 tbsp,
salt to taste.Instructions:

Peel and seed the avocado. Mash with lemon and garlic. Chop onion and tomato in small pieces. Mix into avocado mixture. Add a bit of salt and taste test with tortilla chips.

 

guacamole taco tuesday

Kristen Raney

Kristen is a former farm kid turned urban gardener who owns the popular gardening website, Shifting Roots.  She is obsessed with growing flowers and pushing the limits of what can be grown in her zone 3b garden.  She also loves to grow tomatoes, but oddly enough, dislikes eating them raw.

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged: avocado, garlic, guacamole, Lemon, mexican, Onions, taco tuesday, Tomatoes

About Kristen Raney

Kristen is a former farm kid turned urban gardener who owns the popular gardening website, Shifting Roots.  She is obsessed with growing flowers and pushing the limits of what can be grown in her zone 3b garden.  She also loves to grow tomatoes, but oddly enough, dislikes eating them raw.

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  1. Jane Porterfield says

    March 14, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    I don't care for avocado - I think it's a texture thing. Too mushy. That being said though, I wish I did because guacamole sounds so yummy. It's funny that I like hummus - because it's got a texture that I think is similar. Go figure. I didn't like mayo or onions til I was an adult. Maybe my tastes will change for avocado too!
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  2. Lathiya says

    March 22, 2017 at 7:22 am

    Great recipe
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    • Kristen Raney says

      March 22, 2017 at 7:32 am

      Thanks so much!
      Reply
  3. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of Joy says

    June 5, 2017 at 11:54 am

    I too love avocados. They are just so tasty! This looks like a rocking guac recipe.
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      June 5, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      Aww, thanks!
      Reply
  4. Mary Leigh says

    June 5, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    This looks awesome! I have a similar recipe, but use diced tomatoes instead. I love that all your ingredients are fresh! I'm with you - avocado is one of my favorite foods!
    Reply
  5. colleen wool says

    June 5, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    This recipe looks so delicious and easy to make. I cant wait to try it.
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  6. Brenda says

    June 5, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    Sounds delicious and easy to make! Thanks for also sharing all of the tips about how to choose an avocado.
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    • Kristen Raney says

      June 5, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      You're welcome! Avocado's can be perfect one day and overripe the next.
      Reply
  7. Nicole says

    June 5, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious! I wasn't hungry before I read but now I am :) Great post!
    Reply
  8. Annie says

    June 5, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    Gimme all the guac and all the tacos! My hubby won't touch anything green so I get it all to myself. Great recipe!
    Reply
  9. Brittany says

    June 6, 2017 at 7:47 am

    I've never made guacamole before but I do love it! Maybe I'll give this one a try.
    Reply
  10. Kristin says

    June 8, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    Guac is quite possibly my favorite treat! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. I love to switch it up from time to time!
    Reply
  11. Amber Battishill says

    June 11, 2017 at 11:34 am

    Yummy! Your recipe is very similar to mine! We love avocado in our home and go through SO many of them. I just wish they weren't so expensive!
    Reply
    • Kristen Raney says

      June 12, 2017 at 6:52 am

      Agreed! In our area the Costco ones are the best by far, but sometimes twice the price.
      Reply

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