Caribbean Style Guacamole

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 12
Caribbean Style Guacamole, a spicy and flavourful twist on traditional Guacamole
in Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 avocados , ripe
3/4 cup red onion , diced
1/4 scotch bonnet pepper ( any hot pepper will work )
2 limes , juice of
3/4 cup mango , diced ( ripe but firm )
1/2 cup cilantro , chopped ( shado beni )
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
277
Sugar
6g
Fat
25g
This Caribbean style guacamole is the perfect way to spice up your food repertoire. It is a fresh and flavourful twist on traditional guacamole that is great for entertaining or for adding to your favourite dishes. The combination of avocado, mango, cilantro, and scotch bonnet pepper creates a flavourful explosion that will leave your taste buds craving more. Whether you enjoy it as a dip for tortilla chips or as a topping for your tacos, this Caribbean style guacamole is sure to add a little bit of spice to your life.

Instructions

1.Cut avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork.
2.Add the diced red onion to the bowl.
3.Finely chop the scotch bonnet pepper and add to the mixing bowl. (Be careful when handling hot peppers and wash hands immediately after handling.)
4.Squeeze the juice of 2 limes into the bowl and mix everything together.
5.Add in the diced mango and chopped cilantro and mix again.
6.Crush the garlic clove with a garlic press and add to the mixing bowl.
7.Add salt and olive oil to the bowl and mix everything together until well combined.
8.Serve immediately with tortilla chips or on top of your favourite dish.

PROS

This Caribbean spin on traditional guacamole offers a flavourful and spicy twist that is sure to impress your guests and spice up your meals.
The addition of mango and cilantro add a fresh and fruity element while the scotch bonnet pepper adds a fiery kick.

CONS

This guacamole recipe contains a scotch bonnet pepper which may be too spicy for some palates.
It is important to handle hot peppers with care and wash your hands immediately after handling them to avoid any irritation or accidents.
Additionally, avocados are high in calories and fat, so this should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in fat, avocados are a great source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and fibre. Adding mango to this recipe also boosts it’s vitamin C content, which plays a role in immune health, while cilantro has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.

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