Guacamole with Tomatoes and Pepperoncini

5 from 3 votes

Guacamole with Tomatoes and Pepperoncini

Guacamole With Tomatoes And Pepperoncini is an easy guacamole salsa studded with bright red tomatoes and tangy, zesty pepperoncini peppers. The secret to killer guacamole is creating a paste out of the onions and cilantro. This is perfect for game days or Taco Tuesday, and it works on everything from fajitas to toast.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: appetizers, avocado recipe, dip, game day food, guacamole, guacamole salsa, guacamole with tomatoes, tangy guacamole

Servings: servings

Author: Joshua Boquist

Equipment

Ingredients

½ yellow onion chopped
⅓ cup cilantro fresh, chopped, and divided
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cumin powder
3 avocados medium
4 tbsp lime juice
⅓ cup pepperoncini chopped
2 tomatoes diced

Instructions

Put the onion, half of the cilantro, salt, and cumin in Molcajete or a food processor. Smash or blend until it turns into a paste.
Add the sliced avocados to the molcajete. Mash to your desired consistency.
Stir in the rest of the cilantro, the lime juice, pepperoncini, and tomatoes. Taste and season with more salt if desired.

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Notes

Make The Onion Paste

Smashing the onions and cilantro into a paste gives the guacamole more depth of flavor than simply stirring in chopped onions. If you do not have a molcajete, use a standard mortar and pestle or a food processor.

Best Served Fresh

Guacamole tastes best right after it is made. The avocado is brightest, and the tomatoes and pepperoncini keep their best texture when served fresh.

Storing Leftovers

If you have leftovers, sprinkle lime or lemon juice over the top, then press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole so air cannot reach it. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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