Avocados are delicious and can be used in a variety of ways. On a recent trip to Scottsdale, we ate at a great restaurant called Barrio Queen, where we tried a really cool twist on the Mexican classic. We tried it at home and everyone loved it. We decided to name it, “Fiesta Guacamole” because it’s like a party in your mouth.
In a medium bowl, place 4 tablespoons of the chopped onion, the chilies, 2 tablespoons of the cilantro, the garlic and the salt. With the back of a wooden spoon, mash until the mixture becomes a juicy paste. You may also do this step using a mortar and pestle.
Place paste in the bowl with the avocados; stir gently to combine.
Fold in the tomato and the remaining onion and cilantro, if necessary adjust seasoning with more salt to taste.
Transfer to a serving bowl and top with dried fruits and toasted seeds, serve with tortilla chips.
Prep Time: 15 minutes.
Total Time: 15 minutes.
Yield: 4 Cups 1x.
Ingredients
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1/2 small lime juiced.
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4 ripe Haas avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, diced and topped with the lime juice.
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8 tablespoons white onion, minced, divided.
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1 large garlic clove, minced.
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2 tablespoon (or more to taste) serrano or jalapeño chiles, finely chopped.
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4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided.
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1 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1 cup plum tomato, cored, seeded and finely chopped.
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2 tablespoon chopped dried mission figs.
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2 tablespoon chopped dried apricots.
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2 tablespoon dried cranberries or chopped dried cherries.
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2 tablespoon toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas).
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, place 4 tablespoons of the chopped onion, the chilies, 2 tablespoon of the cilantro, the garlic and the salt. With the back of a wooden spoon, mash until the mixture becomes a juicy paste. You may also do this step using a mortar and pestle.
- Place paste in the bowl with the avocados; stir gently to combine.
- Fold in the tomato and the remaining onion and cilantro, if necessary adjust seasoning with more salt to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with dried fruits and toasted seeds, serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
The recipe can easily be halved to yield approximately 2 cups.Did You Make This Recipe?
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