Julia's New Mexican Guacamole Recipe

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Julia's New Mexican Guacamole Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on April 11, 2024

Julia's New Mexican Guacamole is a zesty and flavorful variation on the classic avocado dip. With the addition of roasted green chilies and fresh cilantro, this guacamole has a spicy kick that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for parties or game day snacks, this recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup roasted green chilies, diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
  2. Mash the avocados with a fork until smooth, but still slightly chunky.
  3. Add the red onion, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, green chilies, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos or nachos.

Interesting Facts

  • Guacamole dates back to the Aztecs, who made a similar avocado-based dip called ahuacamolli.
  • Avocados are a superfood packed with healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
  • The addition of green chilies in this recipe gives the guacamole a spicy kick without overwhelming the avocado flavor.