Who doesn't love some good guacamole and chips? This version is a smoother and milder version of the classic dip, and is always a hit at parties.
As a college student at the University of Florida in Gainesville, it didn’t take me long to get completely hooked on one of the town’s best little taco stands: Burrito Brothers. My favorite lunch was a Primo Bean Burrito, a cold soda, and their famous – and delicious – guac. This was by no means your ordinary guacamole. It wasn’t chunky, but it was creamy and smooth, mild, and oh so satisfying. There were many a time when I made a beeline to the off campus restaurant after my morning classes, ravenous for some of the smooth green concoction, only to be dismayed by the familiar sign on the door, “no more guac”.
After I graduated and relocated to the other side of town, my trips to Burrito Bros. became fewer and farther between. But, occasionally I still craved their guac. One day, I decided to try and replicate their recipe. Armed with a few ripe avocados, I have worked for the last few years to perfect my own version of this delicious dip (I hesitate to call it guacamole, as it is nowhere near the traditional recipe). Even my Gainesvillian friends agree; it’s as close to the real Burrito Bros. guac that they have ever eaten!
Avocado Dip
- 2 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp. lemon juice
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. hot sauce (or more, if you want it on the spicy side)
- 1 Roma tomato, seeded and chopped*
In a medium bowl, mash the avocados. Add the remaining ingredients, through the hot sauce, and mix until smooth. Chill until ready to serve. Top with some shredded cheese if desired. Serve with tortilla chips or pita wedges.
Tips:
- To cut the fat, use reduced fat sour cream. You will get all of the flavor, and fewer fat and calories! Does that mean you can eat more? Of course it does!
- Because avocados tend to brown quickly (even with the addition of lemon juice), this recipe doesn’t keep very well for very long. But, it tends to get gobbled up quickly, so this shouldn’t be an issue!
*The Roma tomatoes are a fairly recent addition to this recipe. I add them right before I serve the dip, and it gives it a nice burst of extra flavor and freshness. If you don’t want to add them, don’t! The dip is delicious either way.
