guac-a-holy-moly!

Have you ever had one of those moments when you think, "There has got to be a simpler way to do this?" I did years ago and it involved a particularly creamy and lovely avocado.

 

I was planning on Mexican for dinner and was going to simply add sliced avocado to the bevy of tasty ingredients we had available. However, I thought, "You know, even though I've never made guacamole before and I think I need to have a lime, I bet I can do this."

I simply scooped out that perfect avocado into a bowl, sprinkled on coarse salt and garlic, and squirted some fresh lemon juice on top. The result looked like a green ice cream sundae.

 

Then, in a moment of divine inspiration, I grabbed the maybe-I've-used-this-once? pastry blender and set to smooshing and whipping. It really is the perfect tool!

 

The end result? Absolutely, the simplest, most delicious guacamole we've ever had! Can it really be this easy?? The answer is a resounding YES! And, best of all, I made it in the time it would take to open one of those packages of pre-made guac (which are actually not bad in a pinch).

So, now this fabulous guac is a staple on our Taco Tico nights when the avocados are cheap and plentiful. Which means NOW. Go out and get yourself some green beauties for your dinner table!

 

And, after improvising for so long, I think I can confidently give you this recipe below. But, as all my recipes, please play with your food and find the taste that you enjoy most.

Meg's Guac-a-Holy-Moly!

2 ripe and ready avocados
1/2 tsp. coarse sea salt
1/4 tsp. coarse garlic powder (the brand I buy says this is "California Style")
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Scoop, sprinkle, squeeze, smoosh, and savor!