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    July 26, 2017 8 Comments

    My Favourite Guacamole

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    About 8 years ago I lived in California while I was studying my Masters of Fine Arts at CalArts. Now if you have ever been to California, you might have noticed that there is a huge amount of totally to die for scrumptious Mexican food. Seriously, this Canadian chick didn't even realize how magical burritos were until she lived there.

    But a funny thing happened. Even though there was this huge Mexican culture, it was this Canadian chicks guacamole recipe that was requested at every party. Whenever there was any kind of dinner, pot luck, or dominoes playing event, my friends would request my favourite guacamole recipe every time. Flattery beyond belief!

    This is my favourite guacamole recipe ever! There are 3 hacks (including a secret ingredient), that take this guacamole to the next level! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    If you've been following me for a while, you've probably picked up on that I love to figure out little tricks to take my recipes to the next level. There are 3 guacamole hacks that make this my favourite guacamole recipe ever:

    1. Use cherry or grape tomatoes instead or Roma or other tomatoes. Cherry and grape tomatoes are sweeter and less juicy. This makes for little pops of sweetness throughout and you don't run the risk of watering down your guacamole with tomato juices.
    2. Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce are a must! Whether you use a lot for spicy guacamole, or just a small amount, these peppers add a hint of spice with a gorgeous smoky note.
    3. Lastly, when making the guacamole, don't over mash it! Soupy guacamole is a no-no. Leave some avocado chunks for texture. You won't regret it.

    This is my favourite guacamole recipe ever! There are 3 hacks (including a secret ingredient), that take this guacamole to the next level! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    To make My Favourite Guacamole: prep all your ingredients.

    You will have chipotle peppers leftover, but I find when stored in an air-tight container in the fridge they seem to last forever. You can use the leftovers to make my Chipotle Black Bean Kale Salad, my Chipotle Lime Dressing... or more guacamole!

    This is my favourite guacamole recipe ever! There are 3 hacks (including a secret ingredient), that take this guacamole to the next level! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Add all of the ingredients to a medium size bowl.

    This is my favourite guacamole recipe ever! There are 3 hacks (including a secret ingredient), that take this guacamole to the next level! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    And mash together with a fork. Don't over mix it here, you want some of that avocado to have texture.

    For presentation bonus points, you can add a couple extra pieces of tomato, red onion, and cilantro on top which will just give it that final va-va-voom. Yep, I'm giving away my food photography secrets.

    Serve with tortilla chips or use in a burrito, on tacos, or just about anywhere and everywhere.

    This is my favourite guacamole recipe ever! There are 3 hacks (including a secret ingredient), that take this guacamole to the next level! #itdoesnttastelikechicken

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    5 from 4 votes

    My Favourite Gucamole

    This is my favourite guacamole recipe ever! There are 3 hacks (including a secret ingredient), that take this guacamole to the next level! 
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course : Side Dish
    Cuisine : Mexican
    Servings: 4
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    • 2 avocados, pitted and flesh scooped out
    • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
    • â…“ cup red onion, finely chopped
    • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 - 3 teaspoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl, and use a fork to mash everything together. Don't over mash, leave some texture. When serving you can make it look even prettier by garnishing with a few fresh pieces of tomato, red onion, and cilantro. Enjoy with tortilla chips or anywhere else you like.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 172kcal
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    Bon appetegan!

    Sam.


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    1. sherri mclean says

      October 18, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      Your website is visually so fun!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 19, 2018 at 6:53 pm

        Thank you so much, Sherri 🙂

        Reply
    2. Victoria @ HowDaily says

      August 20, 2017 at 2:44 pm

      This is a great version of guacamole and it looks perfect! Thanks for this awesome recipe.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 21, 2017 at 8:40 am

        You're most welcome, Victoria 🙂

        Reply
    3. lovethescents says

      August 03, 2017 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      We made this for a Mexican inspired supper, including your stretchy mozz cheese. Fabulous! LOVE the smokiness the chipotle renders, as you described. Thank you for an amazing recipe.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 03, 2017 at 9:47 am

        Yay! So happy you loved it so much. 😀

        Reply
    4. Isadora Guidoni says

      July 31, 2017 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      Love how you're using cherry tomatoes in this recipe! Can't wait to taste it. =)

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        August 01, 2017 at 9:27 am

        I hope you love it, Isadora!

        Reply

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