Description
This Roasted Garlic Guacamole recipe takes classic guacamole to the next level with the addition of sweet and mellow roasted garlic. Creamy avocados, zesty lime juice, and fresh cilantro create a perfect blend of flavors, making it a delicious appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic:
- 1 head garlic
Guacamole:
- 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast the garlic: Slice the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft.
- Prepare the guacamole: Mash avocados with roasted garlic, then mix in red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced tomatoes or hot sauce.
- Roasted garlic adds a sweet twist, perfect for pairing with grilled meats or tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting, Mashing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
