Guac is my go-to when we
have any sort of gathering, especially when that falls on a week where my
husband has bought an entire bag of avocados from Costco or Trader Joe's. Why oh why
can they not seem to bag the avocados in a manner so that they progressively
become ripe, one by one? Instead, I end up with a bag of rocks at the beginning
of the week, and then 5-7 ripe to overly-ripe avocados that need to be used at the end of the
week. So, some weeks I have to get creative with our avocado usage. Aside from avocado toast, guac is a pretty great way to use up a bunch of ripe to overly-ripe avocados.
The guac's partner in crime is a zesty chipotle bean dip
with lime, cumin, and a spicy chipotle chili powder. I served both with veggies
and chips, but I also had a side of salsa and serrano infused almonds. The bean
dip was great on its own, but I will use the leftovers as the base of tacos
before loading up a tortilla with roasted or grilled sweet potatoes and
veggies. A dollop of bean dip would also be a great protein-packed addition to
a salad.
Here are the recipes.
Go-To Guacamole
Ingredients
4 large very ripe avocados
3/4 cup finely chopped
cilantro
1/2 diced onion
1 finely diced
jalapeño
4 tablespoons fresh
lime juice
2 tablespoons
distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sea
salt
1 teaspoon cayenne
pepper
Method
Dice and prep the
ingredients. Then, open and slice the avocados and empty them into a medium
sized bowl. Using a potato masher or the back of a fork, mash the avocadoes
until they’re a rough puree. Then, add the other ingredients. Stir well and taste.
Adjust seasoning as needed.
To store, put into an
air-tight container and push plastic wrap down onto the surface of the
guacamole before putting the lid on the container. Enjoy the same day.
Chipotle Bean Dip
Ingredients
2 can low sodium black beans, drained not rinsed
1/2 cup cilantro
2 tablespoons lime
juice
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons chipotle
chili powder
1 teaspoon sea salt,
to taste
Method
Place all the ingredients in
a food processor. Using the puree setting, process the ingredients until they
are fully pureed. I used the puree setting and then whirred for another minute
or two on high. Taste and adjust seasoning. Store in an airtight container in
the fridge for up to 5 days.
