Guacamole is a well-known Mexican dish, which in the Aztec Nahunta language means avocado sauce. It’s smooth, refreshing, zesty and is perfect over any food. It is very healthy too! Because avocado contains vitamin E, B6 and monounsaturated fat or also known as ‘good’ fat, which can help in reducing the risk for heart conditions, improve cholesterol and enhance brain function.
One of the common recipes for guacamole is the combination of garlic, chopped onions, lemon or lime juice and of course mashed avocado.
But for those who really love guacamole there is nothing bad in adding a bit of extra seasoning, spices, herbs, fruits and vegetables to make the dip more flavorsome.
Below are 26 great guacamole recipes you can try!
1. Super Simple Guacamole
To learn the many styles in making a guacamole, a good start would be to learn the basic recipe. By combining avocados, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, red onion and salt, you’ll make a great recipe as a guacamole beginner.
2. Kale Guacamole
If you want to go for a healthier guacamole recipe, you can try this recipe. Ingredients like fresh herbs, garlic, shallots and jalapeno peppers can provide you dip with a lot of flavor and spice.
3. Charred Corn Guacamole
This is recipe is also simple, which uses only 6 ingredients. But the charbroiled corn gives that smoky taste to complement with the avocado, red onion, cilantro and lime base.
4. Grilled Guacamole with Parmesan and Basil
Grilling avocado halves for several minutes adds more flavors and that charred taste is also added to your guacamole. This exceptional recipe also incorporates Parmesan cheese, lemon and basil into your guacamole.
5. Sweet Potato Guacamole
Mixing two favorite superfoods for a spicy kind of guacamole. A bit of salsa verde and ground chipotle chili pepper can add flavor to your avocados and sweet potatoes.
6. Tropical Fruit Guacamole
Can’t go for a beach vacation amidst the winter? You can always make a sunny dip and just imagine you are in the beach. Along with jalapeno peppers, you can add chopped mango and pineapple to create a sweet and spicy guacamole.
7. Spicy Guacamole Hummus
Why go through the problem of choosing from two dips when you can simply combine two to make one great dish? Begin with creating hummus with chickpeas, cumin, cayenne, onion powder, tahini, salt and pepper. When everything is blended, you can then add the guacamole ingredients which are avocados, jalapeno and lime and then mix everything.
8. Apple-Fennel Guacamole
If you feel that the traditional guacamole is too casual then why not try this sensible guacamole recipe? Instead of onions, use the fennel, apples instead of tomatoes and thyme instead of cilantro.
9. Lemon-Lime Guacamole
Chop cilantro, cherry tomatoes and onions roughly to attain a chunky and rustic texture. And add lemon and lime juice to give your dip that added citrusy boost.
10. Pomegranate Guacamole
As this guacamole has tequila in it, it is better to keep it away from the tables of the kids. However, for adults, the added pomegranate seeds make this guacamole great for parties.
11. Piña Colada Guacamole
If you love piña coladas, you can create a guacamole suited for the summer. Coconut cream, diced pineapples and a tablespoon of rum make this guacamole unique.
12. Quinoa Guacamole
Something in between a dip and a side dish, this robust, high-protein guacamole is great for snacking. It is very simple to make, just follow the directions on the box to create quinoa and then combine it classic guacamole ingredients.
13. Grilled Guacamole
We have discussed the benefits of grilled avocados, but this recipe brings it to a whole new level. Place avocado halves, chunks of tomatoes and slices of onions on the grill for a guacamole that’s full of flavor.
14. Bacon-Cojita Guacamole
Adding bacon and cheese can simply make every food better, right? This tasty guacamole recipe has crumbled bacon and pieces of Cojita cheese. Add a substantial quantity of chili pepper, cilantro and lime juice to avoid the dip from being too heavy.
15. Broccomole
The ingredient that makes this recipe unique is of course broccoli. This recipe has no avocados at all, just broccoli, jalapeno, fat-free cream cheese (which can be substituted with sour cream, goat cheese, tofu or anything creamy), olive oil, onions and spices.
16. Grapefruit Guacamole
You can complement the creamy texture of the avocado with chunks of tart grapefruit. It may sound like a weird combination, but combining guacamole and citrus is really a great idea for parties.
17. Strawberry Peach Guacamole
This recipe contains five to six different fruits which makes it a sweet-kind of guacamole than spicy. Just mash avocados and then add sliced peaches, strawberries, tomato, basil and a squeeze of lemon. And that is all!
18. Guacamame
This fusion appetizer is a mixture of Greek yogurt, tomato and edamame or soybeans with the classic guacamole ingredients. Pro tip: You will require a food processor to grind the edemame beans.
19. Smashed Pea Guacamole with Cilantro, Ginger, and Lime
This unusual guacamole recipe is a bit new that the classic recipe. Combining fresh ginger, pulse green peas and garlic in a food processor and then add the savory paste with avocados, cilantro, lime, salt and pepper.
20. Creamy Greek Yogurt Guacamole
During snack time, you can add lean protein by combining one-half cup of Greek Yogurt to your guacamole. Cumin, shallots, plum tomatoes and a zest of lime will make this recipe bright and light in flavor.
21. Roasted Poblano Guacamole
Do not get easily turned down by a long list of ingredients, for this recipe is very simple if you have a cabinet full of spices. The charred fresh Serrano peppers and Poblano peppers will add life to this dip.
22. Avocado Dip with Roasted Garlic and Basil
Looking at the ingredients, you might not call this your typical guacamole for it misses out on lime juice, cilantro and jalapenos! However, though this dip doesn’t have the traditional ingredients, with fresh basil, lots of chopped onions and three cloves of roasted garlic, its flavor is just too savory and unique.
23. Crazy Guacamole
Add some great flavor to your traditional guacamole by adding cherry tomatoes, cooked corn and a lot of lime juice.
24. Tofu Guacamole
In this guacamole recipe, you can save money and at the same time add fiber and protein into the recipe by substituting avocado for tofu. And, it’s a bit healthier for those who cannot stop going for the whole bowl.
25. Curry Guacamole
In this guacamolevariation, it is like the west meets east from its spicy accent. Curry powder, lime zest, ginger, cayenne pepper and honey make this dip unique from its counterpart, the Jane guacamole.
