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Guacamole with nachos

Pikantne Valentine's Day Snacks 25 min Easy 14 wyświetleń ~33.18 PLN - (0)
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Creamy guacamole served with crispy nachos is a classic, simple, and very aromatic Mexican snack, perfect for a romantic Valentine's Day. The flesh of ripe avocado combines with lime juice, fresh cilantro, onion, and tomato, creating a thick, green dip with a velvety texture and a fresh, slightly tangy flavor. Served in a heart-shaped bowl and decorated with crumbled cheese or slices of jalapeño, it looks impressive and appetizing. Guacamole pairs wonderfully with salty nachos (tortilla chips) — the crunchiness of the chips contrasts with the creaminess of the dip — as well as with salsa, fresh vegetables, or grilled meat. The dish is quick, healthy (avocado provides healthy fats), easy to prepare, and perfect for sharing during a romantic evening.

Ingredients (12)

Servings:
4
  • Avocado 2 szt.
  • Tomato 1.3 szt.
  • Red onion 0.5 szt.
  • Garlic 1 ząbek
  • Lime juice 30 ml
  • Nachos (tortilla chips) 200 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Fresh coriander 0.3 pęczków
  • Salt 0.1 szczypt
  • Black pepper 2 szczypty
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • ground cumin 0.4 łyżeczek
  • Jalapeño 2 szt.
  • Fresh cheese (optional) 50 g
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~33.18 PLN (8.30 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Check the ripeness of the avocado. Gently press the fruit with your fingertips — a ripe avocado should yield slightly but not be mushy. If the avocado is too hard, set it aside for 1-3 days at room temperature; if it's too soft, you can chill it slightly in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Ingredients: Avocado
Use gentle pressure with your fingers to avoid damaging the flesh. A ripe avocado should yield slightly to pressure but should not fall apart. If the avocado is unripe, do not try to speed up the process in the microwave — leave it in a paper bag with an apple for 1-2 days.
2

Prepare the vegetables: wash the tomato and cilantro. Cut the tomato in half and remove the seeds and excess juice (if it is very watery) — use a small teaspoon. Dice the flesh into small cubes (about 3-5 mm). Peel the red onion and chop it finely (to the same size as the tomato). Peel the garlic and chop it very finely or press it through a garlic press. If using jalapeño, cut it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and chop it finely.

Ingredients: Tomato, Red onion, Garlic, Jalapeño, Fresh coriander
Use a sharp knife and a cutting board. To prevent the tomato from becoming too watery, you can remove some of the juice after chopping — this will prevent the guacamole from becoming too runny. If you want a milder onion flavor, soak it in cold water for 5 minutes and drain.

Guacamole

3

Cut the avocado in half lengthwise, twist the halves and separate them. Remove the pit by striking it with a knife and taking it out with a spatula or a teaspoon. Scoop the flesh into a medium bowl (with a capacity of at least 1 liter).

Ingredients: Avocado
Be careful when removing the pit — it's best to do this on a cutting board, holding the avocado with one hand and gently inserting the knife blade into the pit and twisting with the other. If you don't feel confident, remove the pit with a spoon.
4

Mash the avocado to your desired consistency: use a fork, potato masher, or mortar and pestle. If you want smooth guacamole, mash for longer (1-2 minutes); if you prefer a chunky texture, leave some larger pieces and mash for 30-45 seconds. While mashing, add lime juice, which will prevent browning and add freshness.

Ingredients: Avocado, Lime juice
Use a large, flat bowl and a sturdy fork or masher. Do not mash too aggressively if you want to maintain creaminess; over-mixing can result in a watery consistency. This is a key step that determines the texture of the dip.
5

Add finely chopped onion, tomato, and garlic to the mashed avocado. Gently mix with a spatula or wooden spoon for 20-30 seconds to combine the ingredients while maintaining the texture.

Ingredients: Red onion, Tomato, Garlic, Avocado
Use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula — a metal spoon is fine, but a wooden one reacts less with citrus. Stir gently to avoid breaking the whole pieces of tomato into juice.
6

Add chopped cilantro, salt (first half of the specified amount), pepper, and, if using, ground cumin and finely chopped jalapeño. Mix for 10-15 seconds and taste — season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.

Ingredients: Fresh coriander, Salt, Black pepper, ground cumin, Jalapeño
Try the guacamole after adding the spices — it's better to add less salt at first and adjust if needed. If you want it less spicy, add only 1/3 of the jalapeño or skip it entirely.

Final Touches

7

If the guacamole seems too thick, add an extra teaspoon of lime juice or a few drops of water and mix. The consistency should be creamy with small chunks — not too runny. After seasoning, let it sit for 5-10 minutes for the flavors to meld.

Ingredients: Lime juice
Don't add too much lime juice at once — it can thin out the paste. Letting it sit will allow the onion and garlic to mellow and develop their aroma.

Additions and serving

8

Transfer the guacamole to a decorative bowl (for Valentine's Day, a heart-shaped bowl looks especially nice). Optionally sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco and a few cilantro leaves. Arrange the nachos on a large plate around the bowl or in a separate basket.

Ingredients: Fresh cheese (optional), Fresh coriander, Nachos (tortilla chips), Jalapeño
For decoration, use fresh coriander leaves and thin slices of jalapeño. Sprinkle the cheese just before serving to prevent it from softening. The best dish is a flat bowl with a diameter of 12-16 cm or a ceramic heart for a Valentine's effect.

Serving

9

Serve immediately — guacamole tastes best fresh. Place a bowl on a plate with nachos and serve lime wedges alongside for extra squeezing. If preparing in advance, cover the surface of the guacamole with plastic wrap touching the paste (to prevent browning) and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Ingredients: Nachos (tortilla chips), Lime juice, Fresh cheese (optional)
If you plan to serve for a romantic evening, arrange the dishes decoratively, light tealights, and add red accents (e.g. slices of radish or red peppers) for color contrast.

Cleaning and storage

10

After serving, store the remaining guacamole in an airtight container. If the surface darkens, remove the top layer and serve the rest — the taste remains good for 24-48 hours in the refrigerator.

Ingredients: Avocado
For storage, the best option is a glass container with a tight lid. Touch film on the surface (airless film) limits air access and oxidation.

Fun Fact

💡

Guacamole has its roots in Aztec cuisine — the word comes from Nahuatl 'āhuacamolli', which means 'avocado sauce'. For centuries, avocado has been valued for its creamy texture and nutritional properties.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve guacamole at room temperature, arranged in a heart-shaped bowl for a Valentine's effect. Add lime slices, fresh cilantro, and optionally crumbled cheese. Place nachos around it or in a separate basket to keep them from getting soggy. You can also serve carrots and celery sticks for a healthier alternative.

🥡 Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a maximum of 24-48 hours. To minimize browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole before sealing the container and keep it in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Do not freeze prepared guacamole — it loses its texture after thawing.

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