Ad's Special Guacamole

(serves 4, but just half it for 2)

This is a quick, simple snack, with a bit more depth than normal Guac; hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Unfortunately Avocados don’t do to well in Pembrokeshire, but red peppers are sometimes available through the farmers markets and there are a large number of grocers and butchers throughout north Pembrokeshire most of whom sell local produce as well as things not available from local producers.

For a list of good local produce providers please visit our links page HERE

Prep time 5 Min, total time 7 Min and best of all, very little washing up!

Ingredients:

2 Large or 4 small Avocados, very ripe.

Half a fresh red bell pepper

6-8 pickled garlic (to taste) or 1-2 large fresh cloves, crushed.

2 tbs. Lemon Juice

Pinch of Lo-Salt (or salt) and fresh ground black pepper to taste.

Quarter handful mixed seeds, (flax, poppy, sesame, linseed)

Pinch Engevita Yeast Condiment Link and is available in Pembrokeshire from Whole-food and Health Fishguard, Whole-foods of Newport, St Davids food and wine and most whole/health food shops on online.

Half a teaspoon of Paprika

2-3 drops of pepper sauce (mild) or a very small pinch of cayenne pepper

Dash of Worcester sauce (note if you want it totally veggie get veggie Worcester sauce or substitute with a small dash of soy)

Pinch fresh parsley finely chopped.

Equipment:

Measuring jug (note, you must be able to fit the hand blender in!)

Knife & Chopping Board

Blender or Hand blender, I prefer the latter, saves washing up and for this recipe they work better.

Fork

Small saucepan/cup of boiling water

Method:

1: Blanch the red pepper in the boiling water until the skin has softened, remove and allow cooling.

2: Half the avocados and remove the stone quarter the flesh and remove the skin. Chop into small cubes and place in the measuring jug.

3: immediately pour over the lemon juice to prevent oxidation.

4: finely dice the blanched red pepper and add to the measuring jug,

5: Add the remaining ingredients and stir round with the fork, mash the ingredients together until well mixed.

6: Blend the mixture in the measuring jug until evenly smooth, about the consistency of a thick paste

7: Place in ramekin and place in the fridge covered or serve strait away (if serving with something spicy I prefer to chill the Guacamole for half an hour before serving, or drop it in the freezer for 5-10 Min (covered)).

8: Garnish with the chopped parsley and a very light dusting of paprika.

This recipe is great, it can be a quick and healthy snack (one half of an avocado is one of your five a day) it goes great with crusty bread rolls, or you can serve this as a side or accompaniment, there’s just so many great ways to enjoy a good Guac!

Why not try this with my chilli and lemon veggie chips, coming soon! Until next time enjoy!

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N.B. Cooking times are estimates, all are based on an electric hob, non-fan assisted oven, electric grill and 650w Microwave, so use some discretion. If you're allergic to any of the ingredients, don't use them! It's up to you to make sure you don't poison yourself! And always take care in the kitchen.