Mango Guacamole - An easy homemade guacamole with just a hint of sweetness from fresh mango.
This time of year is always weird when it comes to food and meal planning. Part of me is ready for the apples, pumpkins, casseroles and such but then BAM, a few hot days hit again and I revert back into summer mode and start craving things like burgers (click here for 24 Awesome Burger Recipes), salads (click here for 52 Summer Salads) and easy Grilled Pizzas.Â
I thought we were done with the pool for the season, but we actually spent a good part of the weekend floating around. Whenever we have "pool days" we usually skip lunch because we are outside. I do try to bring something down so we can snack. My daughter usually wants chips and salsa but I'm trying to get her more on board with guacamole. She's a bit underweight and her pediatrician recommends healthy fats like those found in avocados. I figured a better way for it to seem more appealing to her was to add a sweet component. Since mango is one of her favorite fruits, it just made sense.
For those of you who aren't aware, fresh guacamole is super easy to make. All you've got to do is mash up some avocado and mix it with some lime juice, onion and cilantro. You can add other things like tomatoes or jalapenos but they aren't necessary.
For mashing the avocado, I generally just use a fork because I prefer my guacamole on the chunky side but there are several gadgets and tools for slicing and mashing avocados (like this one, this one and this one ) or you can use a potato masher. As far as the mango, you can chop it into whatever size you prefer. Like I said, I like things chunky so I left mine rather big, but if you don't love it like that, just chop them up really small.
This guacamole is great with chips as a dip but you can also serve it on top of grilled chicken for a new twist or over your favorite Mexican dish.Â
Tell me are you ready for all things fall or are you holding on to summer with all of your might?
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Mango Guacamole
Ingredients
- 2 avocados mashed
- ½ C diced red onion
- ÂĽ C lime juice
- ÂĽ teaspoon salt
- 2 jalapeno peppers seeded and chopped
- ÂĽ C cilantro
- 1 mango peeled and chopped
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Serve with chips or along your favorite Mexican dish.
Debra @ Bowl me Over says
Fresh guacamole is the best. I bet the mango takes it right over the top!
Patty Haxton Anderson says
i just starting eating avocados at 61! Have to try this.
foodyschmoody says
Whhaaaaaaaat? I thought it was bad that I waited until I was 30! I guess better late than never. You better get making this to make up for all that lost time w/out avocados in your life 🙂
Kecia says
That photo with the guacamole on the chip! Oh I just wish I could eat it now and it is only 7AM!
foodyschmoody says
And you know I jammed that chip straight into my mouth as soon as the photo was snapped!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
Oh this guacamole has my name written all over it! Must try for sure!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
YUM! I have never added mango to my guac. Need to try this recipe asap!
Debra @ Bowl me Over says
Just wanted to pop by and thank you for sharing your recipe with us at #TryaBiteTuesday! Love sharing your delicious guacamole recipe!
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
It is still quite hot here so I'm definitely still in summer mode, this guacamole with the mango sounds so delicious and refreshing, perfect for a Labor Day BBQ!
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner? says
The sweet bursts from the mango must be fantastic in this guacamole. Wonderful!!
Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets) says
I love mango and avocado! Can't wait to try this.
Prairie Gal Cookin says
I love guacamole and this looks great! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Healing Tomato says
I have heard of pineapple guacamole but not mango guacamole. I must try this recipe.
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
That close up shot on the ship...I almost went into my monitor for that one.