Three-Pepper Guacamole

Name: Three-Pepper Guacamole
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Cuisine: Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided; 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion, divided; 3 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper; 1 tablespoon minced seeded serrano pepper; 2 to 3 teaspoons chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed; 1/3 cup finely chopped tomatoes; Tortilla chips

If you're serious about guacamole, use a molcajete. The lava stone makes a big difference on the pepper paste and is fun for guests. — Laura Levy, Lyons, Colorado

Ingredients

3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
4 tablespoons finely chopped onion, divided
3 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced seeded serrano pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
1/3 cup finely chopped tomatoes
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons cilantro, 2 tablespoons onion, peppers, garlic and salt; mash together with a fork. Stir in avocados; fold in tomatoes and remaining cilantro and onion. Serve immediately with chips.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup (calculated without chips): 76 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Simply Wonderful Guacamole in Taste of Home February/March 2014

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Feb 4, 2014

Made this for our Superbowl party and everyone liked the chunkiness and the heat from the peppers. Mashing those ingredients in the lava stone makes a big difference in how the flavor is infused throughout the dip. Excellent recipe- would make again!