National Spicy Guacamole Day: 3 Recipes You Need To Try To Make Your Guac Amazing!

This November 14 is "National Spicy Guacamole Day," and in honor of this day you should celebrate making these simple and delicious recipes full of heart healthy fats, substantial amounts of Vitamins C and E, and nutritious fruit. According to the Examiner, "the term guacamole is derived from Mexican and Spanish roots, specifically Nahuatl, a language of Central Mexico, from words meaning "avocado" and "sauce." Get some heat in your mouth and tell us what is your favorite way to spice up your guacamole.

Spicy Guacamole by Chef Santiago Gomez at Cantina La Veinte

3 Large Hass Avocados
1 Lime (For the lime Juice)
1 Medium White Onion (Diced)
¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro
1 Habanero (Finely Chopped)
1 Green Apple (Diced)
Salt

Slice the avocados in half and scoop out of the shell. Place in a bowl, add the lime juice to prevent from browning. Smash with the help of a fork, and add the rest of the ingredients with salt.

Guacamole al Chipotle by Chef Pati Jinich from Pati's Mexican table

Ingredients

2 large ripe Mexican avocados, about 1 1/2 lb, halved, seeded, meat scooped out and diced
1/3 cup white onion, chopped
1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
2 tablespoons chipotles in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped, more if desired
Tortilla chips, toast squares, pita chips, crackers or vegetable sticks, optional

Preparation: Gently mix ingredients in a bowl and serve. Guacamole can be prepared up to 12 hours in advance if covered and stored in the refrigerator. Eat on its own, as a side, as a topping, or scooped with tortilla chips, toast squares, pita chips, crackers or vegetable sticks.

Spicy Basil Guacamole from the Foodnetwork

Ingredients