There is nothing like fresh Guacamole for a snack or as a compliment to an easy quesadilla dinner. This recipe keeps it simple making just enough for one or two.
Start with just one ripe avocado which is just enough for one person eating a hearty snack or appetizer. It can also easily serve two if you are putting the guac as a garnish or side. Fresh, healthy (well until you reach for the chips!) and delicious.
The secret to whipping this guacamole quickly is cutting the avocado with ease. First I cut the avocado in half, straight through the skin. Second I pull apart and stab the hard center seed with the knife (be CAREFUL!) Give it a little twist with the knife and it should come right out. Third cut each half in a grid. Once again be careful to not cut through the skin of the avocado and into your hand.
Take a spoon and run it under between the skin and the flesh of avocado. It will come out in chunks. Finally take a fork and smash the avocado.
This technique makes the whole process so much easier and quicker.
Add a couple other tasty ingredients and this dish is one you will go back to again and again.
Guacamole for One
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small roma tomato, seeded, cored and chopped (or 4-5 cherry tomatoes, quartered)
- ½ teaspoon, minced jalapeno
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut avocado in cubes and smash with fork.
- Combine all other ingredients in bowl and mix well.
- Serve with baked tortilla chips or as side to other Mexican dishes.
Your turn! What is your favorite dip? Do you ever make a dish in small portions?
Laurie Morris says
Julie, 1st of all Happy Belated BD!!! I love your blog. I wish you would do some more writing ab yôur outings.wish there was a DVD available of your outings when you were at WLOS, but since I seem to love the outdoors I wish you would do more blogging on it. I know you've done some. Maybe rotate...one day food, one day fashion, one day adventure!!! I pray for you as I too, have health issues (breast cancer now going through radiation). I don't blog but keep a personal journal and it is great therapy!!! I have enjoyed your blog and wish you well!!!!!
Betty Hicks says
Julie I can't wait to make this it looks delicious!
Libby Haire says
looks Yummy!
Tommye says
The guacamole looks delicious. Question, though: what are the red garnishes on top of the dish? Looks like aspic, but I don't think so. Thanks for the answer.
JulieWunder says
It is just tomatoes 🙂
John London says
Happy birthday julie...
Colan says
Happy Happy Birthday Julie. I miss seeing you on WLOS, but I'm glad to be able to continue to see you and read your blog.
Stan says
Happy Birthday Julie! May you be or look 23 for many more wonderful years, and with running as an addiction, it is very likely!
Jane Holder says
Happy Birthday Julie...I hope you've had a wonderful day!
Gail Brookshire says
Happy bday, Julie! God loves you! 🙂
Judi Shutt says
Dear Julie, Happy Birthday! It is my birthday, too. I miss you but love your blog. I am not a runner but try to get a walk in every day.
millie says
today is my husband's birthday, but he is 76 happy birthday
Madeline St Onge says
Happy Birthday Julie, hope it is a good day
catherine smith says
happy birthday miss you on the news God bless you on your life journey
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
Happy 23rd birthday!! : ) Hope this year is your best year yet!
Joanne Shafer says
Have a wonderful day. WLOS is not the same.
Barbara Duncan says
Happy Birthday! Have a great day!
Tammy McCrory says
Happy birthday Julie! Will you be participating in the Glo Run this Saturday?
Dan Steadman says
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday Dear Julie...Happy birthday to you. before my first race, where to line up on race day, running...it gives you better looking legs...my age, 37, or as my wife says almost 40 (I say closer to 35, don't argue with a math person on rounding)
elaine orr says
Happy birthday Julie. Hope you enjoy being off work for now. I miss seeing you but happy you can be home. Have a blessed day
Michael Morgan says
Happy Birthday!!! 🙂
Blane Sherer says
Happy Birthday Julie !!
Keep up your running and all the great things you do.
Albert says
I want to wish you a very Happy Birthday Julie. Take care and happy and safe running.