Colombian Guacamole

Bon Appétit  | July 2009

by Steven Raichlen

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at a glance

main ingredientsOnion,  Jalapeño, Avocado

cuisineSouth American

typeQuick & Easy,  Sauce

dietary considerationsVegetarian,  Low Fat, Low Cal,  High Fiber, Healthy,  Low Cholesterol,  Vegan

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yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups

his Colombian version of guacamole is smoother than most Mexican guacamoles, and it's used as a sauce for grilled meats, not just as a dip... more ›

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ingredients

• 1 large ripe avocado (12 to 13 ounces), peeled, pitted, coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped green onion or sweet onion (such as Maui or Vidalia)
• 2 tablespoons chopped serrano chiles with seeds
• 1/4 cup (or more) water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lime juice
• Coarse kosher salt

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preparation

Combine avocado, cilantro, green onion, and serrano chiles in processor. Puree until smooth. Add 1/4 cup water and 21/2 tablespoons lime juice and process to blend. Add more water to avocado mixture by tablespoonfuls if needed and blend until thick sauce forms.

Transfer to small bowl; season to taste with coarse salt and pepper and more lime juice, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

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