Inside-Out Guacamole

16 Jan

I invented this recipe for my beloved Single Mothers by Choice support group; we meet up once a month at someone’s home and our kids go mental playing, while we bring snacks — often home-made — drink tea and coffee, and discuss — among other momentous questions — whether a date for Valentine’s Day is possible, do-able or desirable (Some women have married out, so the answer might just be yes).

I joined the group when considering embarking on single parenthood and started going to the local meetings when I got pregnant(!), so it’s been about five years, and let me tell you, there is nothing better than a supportive and understanding peer group to help you navigate your ups, downs, and angst. Leandro considers some of the kids among his best friends and we share times with them outside regular meetings, so it is really important to us.

So thus inside-out guacamole – a speedier way to the same great flavor.

And this guac without the mashing is not just for single chicks…It’s got NFL cred…try it on Sunday when Big Blue shows that team from San Francisco where they can put that candlestick….

Inside-Out Guacamole (can be doubled or tripled)

2 ripe Haas avocados (unpeeled flesh should give a bit when pressed with a finger), peeled and chunked

Juice of half a lime

½ Cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half

¼ red onion, sliced very thin

1 clove garlic, minced or pressed

¼-1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/8-1/4 tsp salt (to taste)

Place avocado chunks in a bowl and sprinkle with lime (for flavor and to prevent browning)

Add the rest of the ingredients, mix gently and serve with large tortilla chips or tortilla scoops.

Tags: avocado salad, buffet dishes, cooking, food, guacamole, party dishes, recipes, Super Bowl food; no-mash guacamole

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10 Responses to “Inside-Out Guacamole”

Susan at Savvy Single Suppers February 3, 2013 at 5:23 pm #

Guac, salsa & chips on my menu for Super Bowl Sunday, while I watch Downton Abbey! Sorry my American friends . . . I am a Canadian football fan. Our Grey Cup is usually the same weekend as American Thanksgiving.

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Natalia at Hot, Cheap & Easy February 3, 2013 at 9:49 am #

Reblogged this on Hot, Cheap & Easy and commented:

NOTE TO READERS: LAST MINUTE SUPER BOWL IDEA!

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Ashley January 20, 2012 at 8:46 pm #

Yum! Hopefully I will attempt this on Superbowl Sunday…

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Malou Prestado January 17, 2012 at 1:48 pm #

I love making guacamole but let me try your version next time with the cumin. I make mine with coriander after tasting that in New Mexico some years ago.

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- Natalia at Hot, Cheap & Easy February 3, 2013 at 12:18 am #
  
  Hope you enjoyed it!
  
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Bluejellybeans January 17, 2012 at 7:39 am #

Una pinta buenísma!!
Casualmente este fin de semana hice un guacamole, pero todavía no lo he subido… esperaré un poco antes de hacerlo 😉
Que tengas un bonito día.

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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide January 16, 2012 at 5:43 pm #

Chunky is good. I like this!

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fantabulousrecipes January 16, 2012 at 3:48 pm #

Reblogged this on fantabulousrecipes.

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- Natalia at Hot, Cheap & Easy February 3, 2013 at 12:18 am #
  
  Thanks! That is wonderful!
  
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frugalfeeding January 16, 2012 at 3:21 pm #

This is a really great idea! I love chunky things too 😀

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