So, I made some quick and easy tortilla chips while Anita made the guac. We both agreed that it was fantastic. It won't replace traditional guac in our house, but it'll be a strong favorite. We really liked it and recommend it as a change from what you're used to in a guacamole.
If you don't want to make your own chips, use good bagged chips. Homemade chips are super easy to make, and much better tasting. Give them a try!
For the guacamole:
Makes: 4-6 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cool time: 5 minutes
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe avocados
- 4 T extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 1/2 T garlic, minced
- 6 T fresh basil, julienned
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan
1. Preheat grill to medium high.
2. Pit and peel the avocados. Place in a bowl and drizzle with the lemon juice and 2 T of the oil. Sprinkle with S&P to taste.
3. Place avocados on grill and grill for 1 minute on each side. Remove to cool.
4. In a skillet heat the remaining 2 T of oil and saute the garlic until starting to brown.
5. Add the basil and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
6. Transfer basil/garlic mixture to a large bowl and add in the avocados. Mash the avocados with a fork.
7. Add the sour cream and Parmesan and stir well. Serve immediately with chips.
For the tortilla chips:
Makes: 4-6 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- Oil for frying
- 10 or more corn tortillas, cut into quarters
- Salt
1. Heat 2" oil in a skillet or Dutch oven to 360F.
2. Place 4-6 tortilla quarters in oil and cook for 1 minute per side.
3. Remove to paper towel-lined plate and salt well. Continue with remaining tortilla quarters.
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