Sauces and Dressings
Guasacaca
2 cups
Guasacaca
2 cups
A zesty version of guacamole originating from Venezuela.
Nutritional information per serving (based on 2 tablespoons):Calories 52 (80% from fat)
carb. 2g
pro. 0g
fat 5g
sat. fat 3g
chol. 0mg
sod. 202mg
calc. 6mg
fiber 1g
carb. 2g
pro. 0g
fat 5g
sat. fat 3g
chol. 0mg
sod. 202mg
calc. 6mg
fiber 1g
Ingredients
- 2garlic cloves, peeled
- 3tomatillos (about 7 to 8 ounces),
- quartered
- 1small jalapeño, halved and seeded
- 1small onion (about 2 to 3 ounces),
- cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1½teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- ½cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1ripe avocado, halved and pitted
- 2tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2tablespoons white vinegar
- ½cup water
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2. Toss the garlic, tomatillos, jalapeño, and onion with the oil and ½ teaspoon of salt. Arrange evenly on a baking sheet and roast in preheated oven until vegetables have softened and developed a browned exterior, about 30 minutes. Once roasted, allow vegetables to cool to room temperature.
- 3. Once cool, insert the universal blade into the work bowl of the Cuisinart® 7-Cup or 9 Cup Food Processor and add the roasted vegetables with the cilantro and parsley. Pulse until mixture is almost smooth.
- 4. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the avocado, lime juice, vinegar, and remaining salt, then pulse 10 to 12 times, until the mixture is mostly smooth.
- 5. With the unit running, pour the water through the feed tube.
- 6. Adjust seasoning according to preference. Serve immediately.
