This copycat Chipotle Guacamole recipe is a cheap and easy way to get that delicious burst of flavor you can find at your favorite fast food Mexican place without leaving the comfort of home.
Why You're Going To Love This Dip
- Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes for a quick snack or appetizer.
- Easy. Who doesn't love a tasty no cook recipe?
- Low Carb. Only net carbs per serving.
- Gluten Free. Enjoy a flavorful addition to your next Mexican feast without worrying about a gluten allergy.
- Vegetarian. Get a quick boost of healthy fats and protein without the addition of meat.
What Is In Chipotle Guacamole?
- Avocado- This is the star of the show. If you want to be as authentic to the famous Chipotle guacamole as possible, use Hass avocados.
- Red Onion- This adds a bit of bite and heat to the recipe.
- Jalapeno- Most recipes tell you to seed your jalapenos, but for this flavor-packed dip you'll want to use the whole pepper--seeds and all.
- Lime Juice- Adds some freshness and acidity to the guacamole and helps prevent browning.
- Cilantro- If you're not a cilantro fan, you can substitute parsley, but it won't taste identical to the bite you get from the restaurant.
- Salt- Just a pinch to bring out the natural delicious fresh flavors of the produce.
Why Is Chipotle Guac So Creamy?
I wish there was some sort of magic ingredient that Chipotle adds to their guacamole to make it extra creamy. That would make the perfect guacamole so much easier to achieve every time.
Unfortunately, the secret to a creamy guac is picking a perfectly ripe avocado. If you grab an avocado that is underripe, it will be more firm and will not become as creamy when mashed as a ripe one.
How To Make Chipotle Guacamole
- Use a sharp knife to cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.
- Scour the halved avocado with a knife to create a grid-like pattern and use a spoon to scoop the avocado into a large bowl.
- Add the lime juice and stir.
- Sprinkle the salt over the avocado and lime mixture.
- Use the back of a wooden spoon or a mortar and pestle to mash the avocado until the desired texture is achieved.
- Dice the jalapeno, cilantro, and red onion into small pieces.
- Gently stir the vegetables into the mashed avocado until it is well incorporated.
- Serve with your favorite dish and enjoy!
Variations
- Make it smooth. Chipotle guacamole has a few larger chunks of avocado throughout, but if you're more of a smooth guac person, you can always toss your avocado into a food processor to get a creamy texture before folding in the rest of the chopped-up produce.
- Add some spice. Want to take the spice to another level? Double up the amount of jalapeno you use in the dish or add a sprinkle or two of dried red chili flakes.
- Twist up the texture. If you like a crunch in your bite that the red onion doesn't seem to satisfy, you can always add in corn or pumpkin seeds for a fun and unusual addition to your dip.
How Does Chipotle Keep Guacamole Green?
If you're a Guacamole connoisseur, you probably know that guacamole has a tendency to turn an off-putting brown color if it isn't extremely fresh. Even a few minutes after it is prepared, it can begin to lose the vibrant bright green color that you know and love.
The reason that your guacamole turns brown is oxidation. Basically, any time too much oxygen touches fresh avocado, a reaction begins to happen and causes the color change.
So, in order to prevent the guacamole from turning brown, you need to stop the exposure to oxygen. The best way to do this is to use two different barriers.
First, you will want to use a layer of plastic wrap. Instead of just covering the rim of the airtight bowl with plastic wrap, you will want to press the plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole. This will prevent trapped oxygen from changing the top layer's color.
Second, you will want to place a lid on the airtight container to prevent any additional airflow from creeping under the plastic wrap.
What To Serve With It
The obvious choice for something to serve alongside this copycat Chipotle Guacamole is a big bowl of tortilla chips. You really can't a snacking combination that is much better together.
If you're looking for something a little more outside the box to enjoy this guacamole recipe with, add a spoonful or two of it to your plate with one of these recipes:
How Long Does It Last?
Guacamole is one of those dishes that always tastes better when it's made fresh. Depending on your appetite, or how many people you have to share with, you may find yourself with leftovers.
If you have some of this copycat Chipotle guac leftover you should store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container using the two layer method I discussed above. Enjoy any homemade guacamole you have within 3-4 days of preparing it.
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Ingredients
- 2 Avocado
- 1/2 cup Red Onion. chopped
- 1 Jalapeño Peppers
- 2 tbsp Cilantro
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.
- Scour the halved avocado with a knife to create a grid-like pattern and use a spoon to scoop the avocado into a large bowl.
- Add the lime juice and stir.
- Sprinkle the salt over the avocado and lime mixture.
- Use the back of a wooden spoon or a mortar and pestle to mash the avocado until the desired texture is achieved.
- Dice the jalapeno, cilantro, and red onion into small pieces. Gently stir the vegetables into the mashed avocado until it is well incorporated.
- Serve with your favorite dish and enjoy!
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