Best Lightened Up Guacamole Recipes

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 small red onion, diced small
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
4 ripe Hass avocados
1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
1 jalapeno, minced (seeds and membranes included if you prefer heat or removed for a milder version)
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup finely chopped)
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

Put the diced onion into a small strainer and rinse under cold running water. Transfer to a small bowl and cover with 1 cup cold water. Stir in the vinegar and let sit for 10 minutes.
Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Pour the lime juice over the avocado. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the avocado until creamy with some chunks remaining. Drain the onions well and add to the bowl, along with the jalapeno, garlic, salt and cilantro. Stir to combine.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips. Or press a piece of plastic wrap directly against the surface of the guacamole to prevent discoloration and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Perfect Guacamole image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup chopped onion, plus more for garnish
1 to 3 serrano chiles, chopped
3/4 cup torn cilantro, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt
3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
1 medium tomato, diced, plus more diced for garnish

Steps:

Pile the onion, serranos, cilantro and a big pinch of kosher salt on a cutting board. Chop, then mash into a paste with the flat side of a large knife. Transfer to a medium bowl, add the avocados and mash with a wooden spoon until combined but still chunky. Stir in the tomato and season with salt. Garnish with more tomato, cilantro and onion.