Best Basil Guacamole Recipes

PINE NUT AND BASIL GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, mash avocados until almost smooth. Stir in lime juice and ½ teaspoon salt. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice and salt if desired. Top with fresh basil and pine nuts.

SPICY BASIL GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, mash 1 of the chopped avocados with a fork. Add the remaining chopped avocados, the garlic, tomatoes, lime juice, lemon juice, green onions, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning, as needed, with crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, to taste.
• If not serving immediately, sprinkle a bit of lemon juice over the top and cover put plastic wrap directly on top of the guacamole surface. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

SEARED TUNA WITH GUACAMOLE AND BASIL

Steps:

• Drizzle tuna with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
• In a very hot pan, sear tuna for 1 minute on each side (for rare).
• For Sauce: Cream 1 avocado to a smooth consistency, cut other avocado into 1/4-inch cubes, to add texture.
• Mix all remaining ingredients in avocado mixture.
• Slice tuna into bite-sized (2-inch) pieces, top with a spoonful of guacamole.
• Serve on toasted pitas.

GUACAMOLE WITH BASIL AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Place avocados in large bowl; add lemon juice. Using fork or potato masher, crush avocados coarsely. Mix in 1/2 cup chopped basil and shallots. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Cover and chill.
• Transfer guacamole to serving bowl. Garnish with basil leaves. Place on platter. Arrange toasts and crudités around bowl.
• What to drink:
• With the appetizers, put out a couple of options. Prosecco (Italy's answer to Champagne) is always a good choice. For this party, Kate and Scott poured Botter NV Verduzzo Prosecco Frizzante ($17), a light-bodied sparkler from the Veneto region. They also offered Peroni Nastro Azzurro ($9 for a six-pack), a dry Italian lager with hoppy aromas.

BASIL GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• 1. In a bowl mash avocado with a fork Stir in basil, tomato, green onion, lime juice, salt, and red pepper. Serve immediately with tortilla chips. Makes about 2 cups (16 2-tablespoon servings). Nutrition Facts * Servings Per Recipe about 2 cups * Calories40, * Total Fat (g)4, * Saturated Fat (g)1, * Monounsaturated Fat (g)2, * Sodium (mg)40, * Carbohydrate (g)2, * Fiber (g)1, * Protein (g)1, * Vitamin C (DV%)6, * Calcium (DV%)1, * Iron (DV%)2, * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet