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I know.
All guacamole is ridiculously easy, but I really just did not know what to call it and was coming up with nothing creative. Sorry, I think my brain is fried. The end of the year can do that to ya.
So this guac? There is nothing weird and nothing fancy about it. Although it took everything in me not to add some diced mango to this. Mango Guacamole is one of my favorites!
But sometimes simple is all you really need.
So guac was the last key piece to my Mexican themed week.
Ok well, not really. I kind of have a gazillion other things I would have loved to show you guys, but I only had seven days to do it. That’s just not enough time to fully complete my Mexican meal, but I mean there is Cinco De Mayo in May so I’ll just shove another full week of Mexican in your faces then.
Cant. Wait.
Since I never do anything basic around here, I thought I would give you guys the guacamole recipe that everyone loves. The secret is the cumin. No one knows it’s there, but it sets the guac apart from most others.
Plus, this one is perfect for parties. It fits everyone’s diet. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, heavy on the fruit and veg. Ah what? Yeah! I created a recipe for everyone. 2013 goal has finally been met!
Score!
All right, you are going to want to serve this guacamole with a big pile of chips. Yup, yup, yup.
Guacamole + chips = last night’s dinner. Totally balanced and totally awesome.
Also, I really like to salt the rim of my serving bowl. One, because it looks super fun, and two – I do love me some salt.
What are your New Years Eve plans? Please tell me you have decided to make a Mexican feast complete with these Chimichangas for breakfast, these oven-fried ravioli’s with spicy fontina queso fundido (yes!) for snacking, these loaded crockpot carne asada tacos (double yes!!) and these beer spiked churros with chocolate dulce leche (definitely a must!).
It is my Uncle’s (the rest of the cousins are here a few more days!) last night in town, but I am not sure of the full plans yet.
Ridiculously Easy Classic Fiesta Guacamole.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe hass avocados, halved, seeded and peeled (they have to be ripe!)
- 1 large or 2 small limes, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 a small onion, diced (I normally use a red onion)
- 1 leave large jalapeño, seeded + chopped ( some of the seeds in for a little heat)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or more to your liking)
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add the avocado halves to a medium size mixing bowl. Squeeze the lime juice over the avocados and toss well to coat. Add the cumin. Now grab a fork and lightly mash the avocados. I like to keep my guacamole on the chunky side. Next fold in the diced onion, chopped jalapeño, grape tomatoes, cilantro and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired. Grab some chips and dig in!
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All I know it there will lots of guac. Obviously.
P.S I have to say a quick thank you to you all! I am still in shock that so many of you read and make my recipes every single day. It honestly blows my mind away and I just cannot thank you guys enough. While 2013 was crazy busy, mind boggling and at times very hard, it has still been completely amazing, and an incredible year for Half Baked Harvest!! I have a pretty good feeling that 2014 will be a great year as well and I already have lots of exciting things to look forward to and share with you!! So thank you for your comments, tweets, pins and support of my tiny little space on the internet!
Happy New Year!
I could eat this every single day and be a happy woman. Yum!
Haha! Me too!
Thanks Deborah!
Guacamole is always a big hit and avocados are very beneficial for you too. Win, win. This guacamole looks delicious! Happy New Year!
Thanks Jeanette! HAppy New Year!
So I was JUST wondering whether that was salt on the rim of the bowl when I read that part of the post. I like it! The guacamole looks crazy good! Happy New Year and congrats to you because I know this has been an amazing year for Half Baked Harvest! 🙂
Thank you so much, Alexandra! Wishing you a very happy New Year!
Yum! This looks amazing! I love Guacamole! Happy New Year to you!
Thank you, Chrissy! Happy New Year!
I love the idea of cumin in guacamole – yum! And salting the bowl is also such a great idea – it looks so pretty!
Thanks Cate!
I loved your week of Mexican food. Thanks for sharing some awesome recipes, as always. Happy new year!
Thank you so much, Bri!
Happy New Year!
Yum! I always buy avocados but never eat them unless we make guac… this is perfect =)
Thanks! I always have avocados on hand too!
The easiest dishes and dips are always the best anyway 🙂 this looks perfect! Happy New Year, Tieghan!!!
I agree!
Thanks so much, Julie! Happy New Year!
I love a good guac, and this recipe looks fabulous! Gotta love an easy dip! Also, happy new year!
Happy New Year, Katrina!
Whoever wrote this, you know how to make a good arlceti.
So true, sometimes simple is best…especially when it comes to guac! This looks absolutely perfect.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year, my friend! xo
Thank you so much, Faith! Happy New Year to you too!
Oh boy! This dip looks so refreshing and delicious! Have a Happy New Year!
Thanks Layla! Happy New Year! 🙂
Thanks Layla! Happy New Year!