Guacamole

This traditional Mexican avocado dip, now an international favorite, makes a quick and easy appetizer for guests.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (110 g) roma tomatoes
  • 1 cup (20 g) fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 small (80 g) onion, peeled, halved
  • 1 lime, peeled
  • 2 teaspoons salt, optional
  • 4 (540 g) avocados, pitted, peeled

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 4-8 depending on desired consistency, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. Blend for 15-20 seconds.

Chef's Notes

For a chunky style guacamole pulse the ingredients or blend on a lower variable speed. For a smooth guacamole, blend on a higher variable speed.

Ingredients

  • 2 (110 g) roma tomatoes
  • 1 cup (20 g) fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 small (80 g) onion, peeled, halved
  • 1 lime, peeled
  • 2 teaspoons salt, optional
  • 4 (540 g) avocados, pitted, peeled

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 4-8 depending on desired consistency, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. Blend for 15-20 seconds.

Chef's Notes

For a chunky style guacamole pulse the ingredients or blend on a lower variable speed. For a smooth guacamole, blend on a higher variable speed.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium (60 g) roma tomato, halved
  • ½ cup (10 g) fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ small (40 g) onion, peeled
  • ½ lime, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 2 (270 g) avocados, pitted, peeled

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 4-8 depending on desired consistency, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. Blend for 15-20 seconds.

Chef's Notes

For a chunky style guacamole pulse the ingredients or blend on a lower variable speed. For a smooth guacamole, blend on a higher variable speed.

Ingredients

  • 2 (270 g) medium avocado, pitted, peeled
  • 1 (60 g) medium roma tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup (10 g) fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ (40 g) small onion, peeled
  • ½ lime, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

  1. With a peeler or paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the fruit, leaving just the flesh.
  2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 4-8 depending on desired consistency, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. Blend for 15-20 seconds.

Chef's Notes

For a chunky style guacamole pulse the ingredients or blend on a lower variable speed. For a smooth guacamole, blend on a higher variable speed.

Ingredients

  • 1 (140 g) avocados, peeled, seeded, diced
  • ½ medium (30 g) roma tomato, halved
  • ¼ cup (10 g) fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 Tablespoons onion, chopped
  • 1 ⅓ Tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.
  2. Select Variable 5.
  3. Pulse the machine 8-10 times, leaving dip rather chunky.

Chef's Notes

  • Serve with fresh vegetables, tortilla chips, or use as a spread.

Ingredients

  • ½ (70 g) avocados, peeled, seeded, diced
  • ¼ medium (15 g) roma tomato, halved
  • 2 Tablespoons (5 g) fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 Tablespoon onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.
  2. Select Variable 5.  Pulse the machine 8-10 times, leaving dip rather chunky.

Chef's Notes

  • Serve with fresh vegetables, tortilla chips, or use as a spread.