Smooth Guacamole

 

Today’s recipe is a pretty straightforward guacamole recipe and it’s really just the method that's changed from my usual.

This one came about over the summer.  During the summer months, I have my kids cook 2 meals each per month for the family.  Since they’re getting older, I think it’s so important for them to have cooking skills.   

The rules are simple: they have to plan a complete meal (sides included), make a shopping list, and then make the meal (with me on hand to assist and advise as needed).  

They can choose anything they want, except prepackaged meals that only take reading skills (boxed mac & cheese, frozen pizza, ramen, etc, are all off limits).

I’ve noticed that they both have a tendency to choose their favorite meals, even if they are challenging (like when Spud made pizza from scratch).  Dude, on the other hand, has been stretching himself in a different way - he really wants to hone his grilling skills, so he usually picks something (and marinades it) for the outdoor grill.

Anyway, onto today’s recipe.  Spud wanted tacos, and not just any tacos but steak tacos and went full in making all components.  He marinated the steak (he put it on the grill, but then we passed that the hubs, because he had many other tasks to do), made homemade tortillas, and homemade guacamole.

But he didn’t want my cheat guacamole with the salsa.  Oh no, he wanted guacamole like the restaurant, but smooth instead of chunky.

So we took the basic recipe and tossed it in the mini food processor and he was thrilled with the results!

Sunday Funday

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Papas con Salsa de Aguacate by Culinary Cam
Smooth Guacamole by Amy's Cooking Adventures
Spicy Avocado Coriander Chutney by Cook with Renu
Tomatillo Chicken Stew by Food Lust People Love

Smooth Guacamole

1 avocado, peeled and seeded

¼ jalapeno, seeded

1 small tomato

1 slice onion (about 2-inches long, ¼ inch wide)

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 small clove garlic, peeled

¼ teaspoon salt

Cilantro, optional

Place all ingredients in the bowl of a small food processor.  Blend until combined. Serve with chips.