Making guacamole from scratch is easy, and the taste is fresh and delicious. I won't claim this is the most amazing guacamole recipe out there, but there's something about it that kids love. Use it as a starting point to whip up guacamole the way you like it. You can add so many delicious ingredients, like onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime, and cumin, to name a few.
Over the years, I've served it to my kids' friends, and most often, their friends tell me they don't like guacamole — or avocados, for that matter. But once I convince them to try it, they end up loving it! I've often wondered why. My guess is it's the freshness of the ingredients: the zing of the lemon, the tang of the garlic, and the spice of Tabasco all come together to create a flavor they love. In fact, often they say, "I can't stop eating this!" which is wonderful because avocados are a superfood. Fresh garlic and lemon juice also contain valuable nutrients, and it is so simple to make!
Here is the recipe, along with a tip for freezing. You can have some on hand for dinner or as a healthy snack.
2 avocados
2 cloves of garlic
Fresh lemon juice to taste — about 2-3 tablespoons
A few dashes of Tabasco (or other hot sauce), to taste
Sea salt
Peel and remove the pits from the avocados and place the avocado in a bowl.
Mash the avocados — I like to use a potato masher for this.
Use a garlic press to add the garlic to the mashed avocado.
Add the lemon juice, hot sauce, and sea salt to the bowl.
Mash everything together until well combined, and it's ready!
Freezing Tip: Guacamole freezes beautifully. I freeze it either in a one-cup size Souper Cube tray or small plastic baggies.
You may also like the idea of making guacamole cream when you have leftover guacamole.
Guacamole cream with a Parmesan chip in verrines made a lovely party apéritif.
Guacamole cream served with shrimp.
Or whipped avocado for tartines.
