Sunday Funday Guac

 ​Nothing says its summer to me like being by the pool with a big bowl of this Texas-sized guacamole! Seriously, after you run out of chips you will be eating from the bowl with a fork… it’s that good (poolside pics from the waist up only this summer please). Surprisingly simple, this recipe will have your guests asking for it every Sunday Funday! It’s easy to double, triple, or quadruple if you need to feed a larger crowd.
Ingredients
·         2 handfuls of fresh cilantro, chopped
·         1 red bell pepper seeded/chopped
·         ½ a white onion chopped
·         1 yellow bell pepper seeded/chopped
·         1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (no shame in Wearing gloves for this part!)
·         2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
·         2 lemons, zested and juiced
·         4 ripe avocados
·         Salt to taste
·         Garlic salt to taste
·         Dash of Cumin
Let’s get this party started by slicing our avocadoes in half and removing the pits. Now scour them by slicing a tick-tac-toe pattern in, but not through the rind (this makes it easier to mash later) and scoop out the meat into a mixing bowl, or just flip them over and turn them on out.

Now let’s get chopping! Chop everything to your preference, I prefer to leave the bell peppers bigger while the garlic, onion and the jalapeno I make sure to chop extra fine.  Chop ½ a white onion, 1 jalapeno, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 handfuls (or more if you love it) of cilantro then 1 red and 1 yellow bell pepper.  Add all your chopped goodness into the mixing bowl with the avocadoes. If all those colors together does not scream summer party I don’t know what does!

Now it’s time to get your zest on… with 2 lemons (we are scandalous this summer!). After zesting, chop them in half and squeeze the juice into the mixing bowl.  Look out for stray seeds, ain’t nobody got time for that!

Try not to take out your anger on the avocadoes on this next part! We are going for a good chunky dip not a completely smooth one. I find it best to use a fork for the best consistency (insert cheesy sarcastic voice) high-tech kitchen tools are the absolute best! Mix all ingredients together and mash the avocado on the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl until the desired consistency.

Next is my favorite part – yes, adding in the salt. I find it best to open a bag of chips at this point (and a beer) and add a little salt and garlic salt, mix, dip, and repeat as needed… but for those people that like measurements and exactness in their lives (you know who you are) I end up adding around 1 tsp of garlic salt and ½ tbs of salt. If you’re in the mood for a little more kick, sprinkle in a little dash of cumin as well.
 
For the finishing touches, let’s make it pretty before your guests arrive. Move the guac into your serving bowl. To make it extra fancy, try serving it with pita chips, cheese quesadilla wedges, or even fresh thick sliced bell peppers for a colorful less carby option.
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Cheers and happy Sunday Funday!!!