Copycat Chipotle Guacamole Recipe

Copycat Chipotle Guacamole Recipe

Copycat Chipotle Guacamole Recipe: Guacamole is by far one of the most wonderful dishes available. When you think about it, it’s also really versatile.

According to chef and culinary writer Susan Olayinka of The Flexible Fridge, while this copycat Chipotle guacamole “is perfect with some tortilla chips,” it leaves out a lot of great alternatives.

Olayinka recommends spreading it “on toast, onto loaded sweet potatoes, in burritos and tacos, on bread for sandwiches, atop steak, with fries — [there] are so many great matches.”

So, why aren’t you eating guacamole more frequently? One reason is that, as Olayinka puts it, “unfortunately it doesn’t keep too well.”

True, guacamole can quickly oxidize and turn brown in the fridge, but there are a couple of tricks you can use to extend its shelf life.

Another widespread food misperception is that making delicious guacamole is difficult. The truth is that this very easy recipe only takes five minutes to prepare and requires no special equipment or culinary skills. You’re ready if you can safely use a knife and mash some avocado in a bowl.

In fact, the only real challenge in cooking this recipe will be determining whether or not to share it after it’s finished. Next time you’re looking for a tasty and wallet-friendly meal, remember Chipotle menu prices for a satisfying choice.

Gather Your Ingredients For Copycat Chipotle Guacamole

Here are the ingredients you will need to make a copycat version of Chipotle’s guacamole:

• 2 ripe avocados
• 2 tsp lime juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Once you’re familiar with this recipe, you should consider all the ways you can riff on this guac in the future, whether it’s with a hit of spice, more lemon or lime juice, or any number of other possibilities.

Also, it’s a good idea to keep a couple more lime or lemon wedges handy, as “putting a squeeze of lemon or lime over the guac will keep it from going brown as quickly,” says Olayinka.

Note: You can adjust the amount of jalapeño pepper to your desired level of spiciness. You may also add a chopped tomato or garlic for additional flavor, but these are not included in Chipotle’s original guacamole recipe.

Prep The Avocado For Chipotle Copycat Guacamole

With a good, sharp knife, slice all the way around the circumference of each avocado, pressing the blade in until it hits the large pit.

Now pop the avocado open, dig out the pit with a spoon, and scoop the “meat” into a bowl. If you see any brown or black spots in the avocado, discard those.

While you’re here, consider keeping that avocado pit, as it has some surprising uses that you may want to access later. Mash the avocado with a fork or spoon until it’s generally creamy and free of large lumps.

That said, don’t go nuts with this part of the process just yet, as there’s plenty more mixing to come that will help smooth the guac’s texture.

Also, be sure to move to the next step immediately, as the avocado will start browning quickly without the addition of some citrus juice.

Add the lime juice and salt to the mashed avocado and stir until well combined. Now your avocado is prepped and ready to be used in the Chipotle copycat guacamole recipe.

Add The Rest of Your Ingredients And Mix

You’ve already finely cut the onion, minced the cilantro, squeezed the lemon and lime, and metered out the salt, correct? After all, good preparation is a critical skill in the chef’s arsenal.

Toss the lemon, lime, pepper, salt, red onion, and cilantro into the bowl atop the avocado once you’ve prepared everything else. Mix, crush, press, and stir everything together until it’s the consistency of your favorite Chipotle guacamole.

Are you finished with that section? So, guess what? That was the final step. Seriously. You’re finished, so serve the food and enjoy it. If you’re still concerned about browning, add a little more citrus to keep your guac fresh.

Nutrition -Chipotle Copycat Guacamol

Here is the nutrition information for a serving of Chipotle copycat guacamole (based on a recipe that serves 4):

Nutrient	Amount per serving
Calories	130
Total Fat	12g
Saturated Fat	1.5g
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	0mg
Sodium	150mg
Total Carbohydrate	7g
Dietary Fiber	5g
Sugars	1g
Protein	2g

Note: Nutrition information may vary depending on the specific ingredients and amounts used in your recipe.

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