I’m a big fan of avocado and I really love the buttery texture of guacamole but when you buy it in the shop it always seems to contain wheat, sugar, vegetable oil or if you’re really lucky.. all 3!
Guacamole takes me 5 minutes to make it and then I adore it as a side serving on salad, on scrambled eggs, topped on fish or just dipping crudites into it.
Avocado is full of healthy monounsaturated fat which has been demonised by the low-fat industry for far too long, read here. It has been a key part of the heart healthy Mediterranean diet for decades and it is one of the most nutritionally dense fruit you can eat. It is full of B Vitamins – great for sustaining energy levels, high in Vitamin C – boosting your immune system, keeps your skin looking glowing with Vitamin E and it is packed with minerals such as magnesium and potassium to name a few. Avocados have even been shown to induce apoptosis (programmed cell death) of cancer cells.
How do you like to eat guacamole?
- 1½ avocados
- 1 large tomato
- ½ red onion
- ½ big bunch of coriander leaves (not stalks)
- 1 drop of doTERRA Cilantro essential oil (optional)
- juice from half a lemon
- ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- Put all ingredients into a food processor and blend until creamy with a little texture
- Transfer to fridge
I love tomato and red onion in my guacamole! Looking forward to trying this for Taco Tuesday tomorrow!
I love using essential oils in my cooking – makes the flavor so great. Especially during the winter when herbs aren’t nearly as flavorful!
I love Mexican food, so I’m going love this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Vanessa – I’m just like you, I love Guacamole on almost everything. Like you mention, it is both delicious and nutritious.
I love guacamole any way I can get it, but simple is always tastes best like your recipe!
I love avocado and cilantro, so you guacamole is brilliant! I like the essential oils in there. Great idea 🙂
I LOVE all of that cilantro in there!!! That’s my favorite way to eat guacamole, heavy on the cilantro. This looks so good, wish I had some to snack on right now.
This guacamole looks delicious! I think it’s good on everything! I love using it as the “dressing” to taco salad.
Love the addition of cilantro oil!
Love guacamole and your recipe looks so simple and easy to put together. Thank you !
I love guacamole! This recipe looks so easy and delish!
Love guacamole, and this creamy spin on it looks delicious.
I love guacamole, it’s my favorite condiment ever!!
Do you not add lime? I love a little pop of tartness to bolster the acidity of the tomato.
Love the idea of adding a little drop of essential oil in there for a flavour boost. And such a simple recipe too – love it!