It's no secret I'm not big on measuring things. A lot of my savory (ie not baking) recipes are created out of random flavor pairings that swim through my head and are usually developed through a lot of experimenting and trial runs. Thankfully I have a trusty assortment of mouths to provide feedback. This particular recipe has been in the works for a while now and has a few variations to choose from depending on your taste.
Guacamole:
2 ripe (slightly smooshy to the touch) avocados diced up
1/4 c green onions, finely chopped
1/2 c tomatoes seeded and chopped
1/3 c greek yogurt or sour cream
1/3 c water chestnuts, finely chopped*
1/2 c black beans*
1/3 c corn (fresh is ideal frozen will do)*
spices
1/4-1/2 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/8 tsp Cayenne
1 T Cilantro chopped (some folks love the taste of fresh cilantro to others is tastes like soap so keep that in mind)
1-2 cloves Garlic finely chopped or ground to a paste
1 tsp Jalapeno pepper (more or less or not at all to taste)
1/2 Lime squeeeeeeeeezed
1/8 tsp Smoked Salt**
Put all your mixins in a bowl and stir together. If you like chunky guac just stir. If you like is mushier use a fork and mush away. Season with salt if necessary.
If you're in a hurry or looking for a few other options:
- Use 1 c salsa and forego tomato and peppers
- 1/2 c refried beans
- 1/3 c chopped adobo peppers
Remember this is a recipe you can really make your own. Feel free to add more or reduce amounts. Serve w/ chips and cold beers.
* All optional
** not nec and can be hard to find but a nice touch
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