Mean Green Guacamole
Originating in Mexico, guacamole is a deliciously healthy snack or appetizer. Guacamole’s star ingredient is the avocado, which is a cool and creamy fruit that meshes perfectly with a bit of heat. When perfectly ripe, the avocado will have a little bit of give when squeezed. Enjoy this hot and spicy Mean Green Guacamole with fresh crudités, or as a replacement to a creamy condiment in your favorite Mexican-inspired dish!
Yields 1 cup (240 ml)
2 avocados, pitted and peeled
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
Juice of 1 lime
Tabasco sauce to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped cilantro, to taste
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mash with a fork until ingredients are blended with large chunks of avocado throughout. Serve chilled.
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Mean Green Guacamole is a chunky mash of ripe avocado, red onion, garlic, and seeded jalapeño, brightened with fresh lime. It is cool and creamy up front with a slow green heat that keeps you dipping. Serve it with crisp crudités or use it wherever a creamy condiment would normally go.
Pro Tips
- Choose avocados that yield gently to a squeeze — rock-hard fruit won't mash creamy, and tired ones can't be rescued with lime.
- Leave large chunks of avocado rather than mashing smooth; the chunky texture is half the charm of this dip.
- A good squeeze of lime juice slows the browning, and pressing cling film directly onto the guacamole before chilling works even better.
- The Tabasco is your dial: a few drops merely brighten the mix, while a generous shake turns the heat properly mean.
- It keeps about a day in the fridge — press plastic wrap onto the surface, and stir well before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I keep Mean Green Guacamole from turning brown?
Press cling film directly onto the surface so no air touches the guacamole, and mix the lime juice through well. Stored this way, it keeps its color for about a day.
Can I make guacamole ahead of time?
You can make it a few hours ahead and keep it chilled and covered. Fresh is best, but the lime and garlic hold up well enough for same-day entertaining.
How spicy is this guacamole?
Seeding the jalapeño keeps it family-friendly, and the Tabasco lets you dial the heat up at the end. Taste as you go — avocados vary in size and mellow the spice differently.
What can I serve with it besides chips?
Paleo-friendly dippers like carrot, cucumber, and celery sticks, endive leaves, or jicama slices all work. It is also excellent dolloped onto tacos, grilled meats, or a baked sweet potato.
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