At the cottage we like to sit back and relax, put up our feet, read a good novel, scan some trashy magazines and on occasion have been known to enjoy a cocktail or two ;-). Simple is usually what I lean toward because of the effort one needs to make to bring everything up for the weekend. I know I’ve posted a guacamole recipe before (here and here) and even got flak for calling this one mocamole, but I thought I’d share a super simple rustic version made with the ripest avocado for a light snack at the cottage. This recipe has only 5 ingredients and you need only one bowl, a fork and a knife to make it. See, I told you it was simple.
Super Simple Guacamole
Makes about 3/4 to 1 cup of dip but it depends entirely how big your avocado is
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1-2 tbsp lime juice
- 1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 5 small grape tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro and a sprig or two for garnish
Directions:
- Scoop out the flesh from the avocado, no need to be gentle as you will mash it with a fork.
- Mash the avocado with a fork (I told you so).
- Add the garlic and the lime juice and mix well.
- Fold in the chopped tomatoes and cilantro.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve with celery sticks, cucumber rings, or crackers.
Wonderful! Simple and delicious! I’ve never thought about serving it with celery… interesting!! I mean, why not?!!!
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This looks so terrific! When it comes to guacamole, simple rules. And yours certainly does rule! Really good — thanks.
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Lovely guacamole, Eva. Mine is almost the same, but instead of garlic I always add red onion. And also some powdered coriander. And I totally agree about mashing with a fork and not mixing. I also love to find whole chunks of avocado.
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It’s so satisfying mashing the avocado with a fork isn’t it! And you’re right Eva you get a great texture too 😀
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That would definitely be a treat at the cottage or right here in my kitchen. I love how it looks.
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Gotta love those 5 ingredient recipes – especially at the cottage where life should be kept easy and breezy, agreed! Hope you’re enjoying your new water toy Eva… think I caught some lovely toes on deck the other day ;-). I usually use salsa in my guacamole but fresh tomato sounds even better this time of year. I’m always amazed at what a difference the cilantro makes… I don’t always have it on hand but when I do, boy, so much better! Happy (soon-to-be) Canada Day Eva ♡.
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Looks perfect to me!!! And I love the idea of eating it with celery sticks…makes it a healthy snack (though I could eat the whole bowl myself!).
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This guacamole looks perfect for any party… or midnight snack 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Quick and easy to prepare…and it surely looks very delicious!
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I love guacamole and yours looks lovely. I’ve never added tomatoes, but will try it next time!
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Thanks Michela, I like adding tomatoes because it increases the acidity without having to add more lime juice, plus it’s rather pretty.
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Pretty guacamole, Eva, though for me the simpler the better. That reminds me that I’ve got half an avocado in the fridge and some sweet potato crackers in the pantry. 🙂
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Beautifully simple and perfect for summer cottages or quick outdoor lunches. I love it! It looks creamy and the cilantro and lime no doubt add a summery freshness. I love hearing about your cottage adventures. It sounds like the perfect summer escape.
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Summer = Guacamole time, and this version is the perfect summertime dip in simplicity and taste. I love that you served it with celery instead of chips!
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I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful and relaxing summer at the cottage. I love how this has just five ingredients and can be put together with such ease. And in relation to your comment on my blog, unfortunately, Miss Arabella won’t have time to visit Canada on this trip – she only has a few weeks holiday before having to be back at uni xx
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Nice one, I hadn’t thought of adding cherry tomatoes!
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