We get frequent requests for our guacamole recipe.  The secret is fresh ingredients and the use of cilantro and cumin.  I sometimes add a little chopped tomato, but currently prefer the bright green color and taste of of the recipe below, especially when served in tandem with tomato based Mexican or Southwestern dishes. A hand held avocado slicer makes preparation easier whether by hand or in a food processor.

Enjoy!

Three Brothers’ Guacamole

INGREDIENTS:

2 large ripe avocados

juice of a lime (it’s easier to juice a lime if you’ve rolled it to soften before cutting.)

1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro (none or more to taste)

1/4 cup minced or grated fresh onion

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic- minced or pressed through a garlic press

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon cumin powder (more to taste)

1/8 teaspoon Tabasco or another pepper sauce (optional)

fresh ground pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put all the ingredients into a food processor.  Pulse 8-10 times to distribute the ingredients.
2. Scrape down the sides and process for 8-10 seconds until blended, but still slightly chunky.
3. Taste and adjust salt, citrus, cumin, and/or spiciness.

 OR

Put all ingredients into a medium sized bowl and hand mask with two forks.  This will produce a chunkier guacamole.  If you cut the avocado into small cubes (see the avocado slicer in the first photo), you can toss the ingredients together to make a “salsa.”