
There are many reasons why people love guacamole. This is a Mexican dish that translates to the avocado sauce. This dish is creamy, spicy, and almost perfect on top of any type of food. A basic guacamole recipe will involve a combination of avocados, lemon or lime juice, chopped onion, garlic, salt and pepper. While basic guacamole is perfect by itself, long-time fans of this great dip or sauce if you will know that adding in some extra ingredients can be a great thing as well. In fact, there are many great additions to simple guacamole that you can use to easily spice things up. In fact, it is quite easy to make the perfect guacamole to go along with any type of dish that you may be serving. Here are 12 simple ways to spice up your guacamole for when you are craving something a bit different.
1. Super Simple Guacamole
This is a super simple recipe that is creamy and tangy and perfect to use as a dip for flatbreads, tortilla chips, or raw vegetables. It is gluten-free, vegan, and super healthy.
What you need:
- 3 avocados
- ¼ cup of chopped red onion
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup of cilantro
- ½ lime juice
- Salt and pepper
To make:
Slice the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop out all of the flesh into a bowl and then mash with a fork. Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves. Chop the cilantro finely. Add both to the avocado mash. Add in the chopped onion. Add in the lime juice and some salt and pepper to taste. Serve this simple guacamole with your favorite vegetables, chips, or pita bread. It can also be used as a topping for tacos or burritos. Enjoy the fresh taste of this simple to make guacamole.