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Spicy Guacamole in white bowl surrounded by tortilla chips garnished with jalapeno slices and cilantro leaves.
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Spicy Guacamole Recipe

Bring some serious flavor to the party! My personal chef clients raved about this creamy, zesty guacamole, which has just the right amount of heat to wake up your taste buds. Whether you serve it as a dip with tortilla chips or pile it into tacos, this Spicy Guacamole recipe takes every bite to the next level!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 large avocados or 4 medium, pitted and peeled
  • 4 scallions medium width, white and light green party only, coarsely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper seeded if desired, coarsely chopped
  • 1 small bunch cilantro bottom stems trimmed off and discarded, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large lime juiced (2 tablespoons) plus more to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the avocado flesh, scallions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro in a food processor.
  • Process to desired consistency (chunky or smooth).
  • Add lime juice, and salt and black pepper to taste.

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS:
  • Use a serrano chile or two to take the heat to another level.
TIPS:
    • If the avocado is super ripe, place it on your cutting board, press down on it with the blade of your chef's knife, twist, and it should come out easily. If you prefer to do it in your hand, place a thick kitchen towel over your hand first.
    • The pit will be slippery, so avoid using your hand to remove it from your knife. To remove the pit from the knife, I "scrape" it off the side of my garbage bowl, which I use to collect veggie scraps for our compost bin.
MAKE AHEAD:
  • Transfer the prepared guacamole to a bowl or another container with a lid. Squeeze a small amount of lime juice over the top to cover the entire surface. Then, place plastic wrap over the top and press down on it to seal the top to keep air out. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
FREEZER-FRIENDLY:
  • Follow the steps above (lime juice over the top, followed by plastic wrap) and freeze for up to two months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 809mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg