The Super Bowl is only a week away and while you're getting your menu ready for the big day, don't forget about this quick and delicious guacamole--it's the ultimate game time snack. If you want to spice up this classic version try some of the alternate recipes listed below like pomegranate guacamole or roasted tomato and garlic guacamole, they are sure to be an instant crowd pleaser. And, for all you Washington State friends and family back home, Go Seahawks!
Ingredients
2 avocados
½ red onion, finely chopped, about ¼ cup
½ chili pepper, deseeded, minced
1 small clove garlic, minced
½ lime, juiced
¼ tsp chili flakes
⅛ tsp paprika
½ teaspoon salt
Dash of fresh ground black pepper
½ cup cilantro, chopped
6 small vine ripe tomatoes (like datterini) or ½ tomato, diced
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half and remove the seeds. Scoop out the inside of the avocado, place it in a bowl and discard the skin.
Add the red onions, chili pepper, garlic, lime, chili flakes, paprika, salt, pepper and cilantro. Mash the ingredients together with a fork. I like my salsa chunky instead of a purée so I just barely mash.
If you are serving the guacamole right away, add the tomato. Otherwise, wait until you are ready to serve as tomatoes lose there flavor if stored in the fridge.
Taste and add more spices and peppers if desired until you reach the right level of spiciness for your tastebuds. Guacamole is very subjective so play with the ingredients. Serve with tortilla chips.
*If you are making the guacamole in advance, cover it tightly with plastic wrap so that the plastic wrap touches the guacamole and there are no air pockets then store it in the fridge.
Recipe by Italicana Kitchen at https://italicanakitchen.com/super-bowl-guacamole/