Guacamole is an avocado-based recipe typical of Mexican cuisine and boasts a millenary tradition if we consider that the Aztecs already used it for their banquets. A sauce as good as it is rich in unique properties.
In addition to being an ally for weight loss, avocado is also rich in monounsaturated fats, such as linoleic acid and Omega 3, which are good for the heart and cholesterol. So it is a precious food, full of nutrients useful for the body.
Avocado, lime juice, salt and black pepper: these are the ingredients of the guacamole sauce according to the original recipe. To date, the sauce is often enriched with other ingredients to make it even tastier and tastier.
Here is the recipe to easily prepare it at home according to Tipsforwomens’s idea. Try it and you won’t regret it!
Guacamole: the recipe
Guacamole
Ingredients
- 250g avocado
- 1 lime
- 50 g red pepper
- 10 g Tropea red onion
- 5 g chilli oil
- parsley to taste
- sale q.b.
Instructions
- Peel and mash the avocado, add the lime juice, chilli oil, chopped parsley, diced onion and bell pepper. Season with salt and mix thoroughly to mix the ingredients.
- Let the guacamole rest for at least an hour in the refrigerator covered with kitchen film.
- Distribute into small containers and serve.
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How to store guacamole
Once ready, the guacamole should be stored in a glass jar with an airtight cap, strictly in the refrigerator. Since it doesn’t contain preservatives, it’s unthinkable to keep it outside, at room temperature, if you don’t consume it right away. For the same reason, keep it for a maximum of 2 days.
Guacamole sauce goes well with fish and meat dishes to create unusual nuances of taste. But the ideal is to spread it on tacos, toasted bread, canapés and bruschetta. Enjoy your meal!
The nutritional properties
Avocado is considered as a super food but still has a lot of calories (160 calories/100 g).
However, it is wrong to exclude it from your diet because it contains fats that help keep you in shape and are good for your health.
The ideal portion for those on a diet is two tablespoons to accompany with toasted bread maybe 1/2 times a week.
Guacamole, in the light version of Tipsforwomens, is prepared with pepper, red Tropea onion and parsley. But the variations are numerous.
Preparing this recipe is quick and easy, you can use the blender or mix everything by hand with a fork. The aim is to obtain a sauce with a thick and creamy consistency, not too runny but spreadable.
- Important: The avocado must be ripe enough, especially if you don’t use a blender or mixer.
