#GUACAMOLE RECIPE WITH MANGO SALSA HOW TO#
#GUACAMOLE RECIPE WITH MANGO SALSA PRO#

Savory - add a small clove of minced garlic and use red onion instead of yellow.

Spicy - add half a thinly diced jalapeno.

Guacamole is one of those 'choose your own adventure' recipes. This mango guacamole is naturally vegan, dairy free, and gluten free. Lime or any citrus that contains acid slows the 'oxidation' process.

#GUACAMOLE RECIPE WITH MANGO SALSA PRO#

Pro tip: add lime if you're preparing guac for a party. Start with a tablespoon of each, and add more as you see fit. Mash gently with a fork or potato masher. In a medium mixing bowl, add avocado flesh, a little bit of salt and the juice from a lime wedge if desired. Once the veggies are prepped (including diced tomatoes), it's time to bring it all together. See tips below for speeding up the ripening process. If they're too soft or feel empty, they're too ripe. If the avocados are ripe, they'll be slightly soft when you squeeze (apply this logic to mangos as well). Hint: the key to a great guacamole is ripe avocados. Now scoop out avocado flesh and place into a medium mixing bowl to be mashed. Firmly (and carefully) place blade of the knife into the pit Discard pit by firmly tapping handle of knife on trashcan until pit releases. Then carefully attach knife to pit of avocado, and twist until the pit is loose.

#GUACAMOLE RECIPE WITH MANGO SALSA HOW TO#

How to prepare avocado for guacamoleįirst, slice avocado in half around the pit lengthwise. Grab your paring knife and separate these cute little cubes from the skin. The smaller the better! This criss-cross is perfect!įinally, turn the mango inside out, and carefully slice off cubes. And the other side.Ĭarefully slice a criss-cross pattern into the mango, taking extra care not to pierce the skin. How to dice mangoįirst, slice off sides of mango, avoiding the hard pit. Make a few slices with tip of knife pointing toward the hairy onion root.įinally, make thin slices parallel to the onion root, using extra caution with fingers. Then make a few slices with the tip of your knife pointing toward the hairy part of the onion. Slice toward the hairy part (not all the way thru), with knife parallel to cutting board. To dice, make a couple of slices toward the hairy part (but not all the way through), with knife parallel to the cutting board. Then place onion on its new flat edge, and slice in half (directly through the hairy part). How to dice onionįirst, cut off the end opposite the hairy side. This mango guacamole is SUPER easy, but if you're not familiar with how to prep each ingredient, read on.

Pro tip: Fresh ingredients make all the difference! Use what you can find at your grocery store or local farmer's market.

jalapeno and/or spicy chili peppers if you like spicy food.

lime helps prevent browning, so this is required if the guac will be on the table for a while.

tomato adds texture, but you can make this guac without tomato.

onion balances out the sweetness and adds savoriness.

This guacamole calls for simple ingredients, with plenty of room for creativity! This guac pairs well with this spicy one-pot Mexican rice. Looking for more mexican-ish appetizers? This butternut squash nacho cheese is insane. There are few problems that this easy guacamole recipe can't fix. It's healthy, light, fresh and SUPER easy to make. Whip up a batch for gameday, or use up those extra avocados to keep the hangry mob at bay.this is a go-to summer appetizer in my house. It's salty and savory, yet sweet with a hint of tropical fruitiness - what's not to love? Try my mango salsa, mango rice bowls, or mango tacos! Or if you’re looking for classic guac, head over to this post.This simple mango guacamole is the PERFECT appetizer for a crowd a hungry people. If you’re a fan of this mango guacamole recipe… Plus, the goji berries help to turn your Super Bowl snack into a Super Bowl super food. Along with the mango and lime, they also really cut through the thickness of the avocado, so everything still feels light.

The goji berries are a bit of a secret weapon here, as they plump up and become really tangy and sweet. This mango guacamole is as stealthily healthy as a Super Bowl snack gets. Three things that ARE my thing, and the reasons I’m manning this post, are Super Bowl parties, food dipped in other food, and goji puns. Now you may be thinking “oh, Jeanine has Jack writing this because he’s a football man or something.” Well, I have to admit, team sports are not my thing. Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner and you know what that means? Dip! Even though I’m not traditionally in love with avocado, I love the way Jeanine makes guacamole, and plus, nothing says “go team” like go-ji, right? Right?

Guacamole recipe with mango salsa