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If there’s one thing we always do, is go back to the basics. Guacamole is a classic dip for chips, and even though everybody has their own recipe to make it, it’s essentially 4 basic ingredients: avocados, lime juice, salt and pepper. You can add different ingredients to build on from there, such as oregano, cilantro, chopped onion, or tomato.

So, next to the all-time classic guacamole that is the perfect companion to pretty much everything, we have three new options for you to try:

• Tomato Basil Guacamole
• Creamy-Spicy Guacamole
• Mango Guacamole

 This recipe is perfect to include in summer BBQs and cook-offs.

Helga & Kitty

Guacamole: 3 Ways

Original recipes from The Foodies’ Kitchen
Yields: about 2 cups each

Ingredients, for Tomato Basil Guacamole:
3 ripe avocados
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium ripe red tomato
2 limes, juiced
½ red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, mash 1 of the chopped avocados with a fork.
2. Add the remaining chopped avocados, the garlic, tomatoes, lime juice, lemon juice, green onions, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
3. Taste and adjust the seasoning, as needed, with crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, to taste.

Ingredients, for Creamy-Spicy Guacamole:
3 ripe avocados
¼ cup lime juice
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (plain)
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup minced onion
½ teaspoon cumin powder
½ jalapeño pepper, cored and chopped
pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, mash 1 of the chopped avocados with a fork.
2. Add the remaining chopped avocados, and the rest of the ingredients; stir to combine.
3. Press down with a potato masher for a creamy consistency.

Ingredients, for Mango Guacamole:
3 large avocados
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup chopped cilantro
1 cup diced fresh mango
1 jalapeño pepper, cored and chopped
Juice of 2 limes
¾ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon cumin powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne optional, for more heat

Directions:

1. Scoop the avocados into a large mixing bowl.
2. Mash with a fork until almost smooth, but a few chunks remain.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.

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