Most of the U.S. is gearing up for their big Thanksgiving dinner, but we thought we’d take a little time out from our holiday planning to celebrate National Spicy Guacamole Day. Avocados might not be the first food that comes to mind when we think of November produce, but we’ll take any chance we can get to celebrate the rich and creamy fruit – yes, avocados are actually fruit!
Smooth and Sassy Guacamole from Vegan Fire and Spice by Robin Robertson is the perfect dish to celebrate today with. Tortilla chips are the usual accompaniment to this spicy dip, but raw vegetables and pita chips make a welcome change.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe Haas avocados
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced canned jalapeños
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Preparation:
Peel and pit the avocados and place them in a food processor. Add the lime juice and salt and process until almost smooth, with a bit of texture remaining. Add the tomato, onion, jalapeños, garlic, and cumin, and blend with brief on-and-off bursts. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Serves 4
From Vegan Fire and Spice by Robin Robertson. ©2008 Robin Robertson. Used by permission from Vegan Heritage Press.