GO-TO GUACAMOLE Á LÀ INA

Guacamole is the best. Everyone knows that. So when it’s a beautiful spring day, and you happen to have 4 ripe avocados that you have to eat today or else, it’s even better.

I didn’t have a go-to guac recipe, so I went straight to my favorite: Ina Garten. Easy and quick to make, messy but made with love, I recommend this staple recipe for a guacamole lover who isn’t afraid to squish some avocados with their bare hands. 

Tip: reserve a pit from an avocado and put it in the guacamole to preserve the bright green color.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe avocados (reserve 1 pit)

• Freshy-squeezed juice of 1 lemon

• 8 dashes Tabasco sauce

• 1/2 cup red onion, minced

• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced

Preparation

1. Cut avocados in half, remove pits (reserve one) and place in large bowl

2. Lovingly smush the avocado up with a fork or your hands

3. Mix in remaining ingredients

4. Add additional salt and pepper to taste

5. Serve immediately

Pairing recommendations: 

• Homemade Pita Chips

• Beer: Pipeworks Kwingston’s Kitty Cat-Inã

  • In their words: A meow-garita inspired pale ale brewed with agave nectar, smoked wheat lime, orange zest & salt

  • In my words: A margarita in a beer, salted-rim included. ‘Nuff said.

Source: Ina Garten | Guacamole