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Orange Peel Guacamole

30 June

This is one of my oldest and most popular recipes from way back in the beginning of my culinary career. I was hustling trying to kick off my first personal chef business and writing for a local magazine, FW Foodie Magazine, owned by my dear friend Crystal.

This is the perfect guacamole recipe for the avocado purist who also likes bright citrusy flavors. The emerald green concoction is divine on fish tacos, cheeseburgers, served with my summertime beef picadillo or simply piled high on your favorite tortilla chip!

optional add-ins:

This orange peel guacamole is perfectly lovely served as is but I’ve added some fun add-in ideas if you like to mix it up…

like it spicy? add a tablespoon of minced jarred candied jalapenos for an epic kick
like it fruity? fold in fresh ripe diced peaches at the end
like it smoky? add 1/2 teaspoon of Aleppo pepper
like it loaded? fold in chopped grilled shrimp and crumbled crispy bacon at the end

Orange Peel Guacamole

this is the perfect guacamole recipe for the avocado purist who also likes bright citrusy flavors. the emerald green concoction is divine on fish tacos, cheeseburgers or simply piled high on your favorite tortilla chip.

5 from 2 votes

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Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 jalapeno ribbed, seeded and minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped finely
juice and zest of two medium limes
1 tablespoon orange zest
juice of ½ small orange
1 clove garlic minced
1/4 cup red onion minced
1 tablespoon of good extra virgin olive oil don’t skip this!
pulp of three medium *perfectly ripe* avocados
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

combine the first 8 ingredients gently with a spoon in a medium bowl.
fold in diced avocado and salt then mash delicately- leaving plenty of chunks.
stir well then garnish with cilantro leaves, thin-sliced orange peel and a drizzle of good olive oil.
store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap or parchment pressed directly atop to prevent air from entering- your guacamole will stay bright for a day or two!

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