Save some serious cash making your favourite party dip.
Whether you’re headed to a barbecue or a dinner at a friend’s, bringing guacamole is always a good idea. It’s creamy and filling enough to feel indulgent, but is actually loaded with nutrients and healthy fat, making it a win all around.
But sometimes creating guac from scratch can be pricey and time-consuming. But before you reach for the pre-made dip at your supermarket, read on. Because to commemorate National Guacamole Day on September 16th, we’ve created six different guacamole recipes that come together in 10 minutes or less, for $10* or less.
As we created each recipe, we pulled the cost of each ingredient from a supermarket where prices tend to be steep. So if you’re shopping in a different supermarket, you may actually spend far less than we did.
Happy mashing, and happy eating!
*We assumed pantry staples such as salt, pepper, and spices would already be in your kitchen. They were not used to calculate the total cost of these recipes.
Classic Guac
Ideal for traditional Tex-Mex lovers, this guac recipe includes all the staples—avocado, lime, tomato and sea salt.
Total cost: $7.62
Serves: 4
What you’ll need:
- ½ yellow onion ($0.43)
- 1 tomato ($0.59)
- ½ cup of coriander leaves ($1)
- 2 Hass avocados ($5)
- 1 lime ($0.60)
- Sea salt, to taste ($0)
- Black pepper, to taste ($0)
Directions:
- Dice the onion and tomato and finely chop the coriander.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork, and then mix in the onion, tomato and coriander.
- Squeeze juice from the lime into the mixture.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Mix to combine.
Hot & Spicy Guac
For those who like their tableside guac at restaurants to be extra spicy, here’s a version for you to munch on at home.
Total cost: $8.64
Serves: 4
What you’ll need:
- 1 jalapeño chilli ($0.16)
- 1 Serrano chilli ($0.05)
- ½ red onion ($0.67)
- 1 tomato ($0.59)
- 1 clove of garlic ($1.17)
- ½ cup coriander leaves ($1)
- 2 Hass avocados ($5)
- Cumin, to taste ($0)
- Cayenne pepper, to taste ($0)
- Red pepper flakes, to taste ($0)
- Sea salt, to taste ($0)
Directions:
- Dice the peppers, red onion, tomato and garlic. Then, finely chop the coriander.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork then mix in all the ingredients from step one.
- Add the seasonings and mix again to combine.
Greek Guac
Thanks for this creative fusion dip, you'll never have to choose between Mediterranean and Mexican night again.
Total cost: $9.60
Serves: 4
What you’ll need:
- ½ red onion ($0.67)
- ½ tomato ($0.30)
- ½ cucumber ($0.40)
- 15 Kalamata olives, pitted ($1.44)
- 2 Hass avocados ($5)
- ½ lemon ($0.29)
- 3 oz. crumbled feta cheese ($1.50)
- Dried basil, to taste ($0)
- Sea salt, to taste ($0)
Directions:
- Dice the red onion, tomato and cucumber, and cut the olives in half.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork. Add the red onion, tomato, cucumber, olives, feta, and chickpeas.
- Squeeze the juice from the lemon on top of the mixture and season with basil and sea salt.
- Thoroughly mix all ingredients to combine.
Creamy Chicken Guac
Most creamy guacs rely on things like cream cheese and sour cream, which are void of any useful nutrients. The recipe, however, calls on Greek yogurt for its creamy goodness—so you get the taste and texture you crave without the excess saturated fat.
Total cost: $9.39
Serves: 4
What you’ll need:
- 250g grilled chicken ($2.50)
- ½ tomato ($0.30)
- 2 Hass avocados ($5)
- 7 oz. plain Greek yogurt ($1.59)
- Sea salt, to taste ($0)
Directions:
- Dice the grilled chicken and tomato.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork. Mix in the grilled chicken, tomato, and yogurt.
- Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Mix again to combine.
Ground Turkey Guac
Serve this protein packed dip over a Tex-Mex inspired salad for a quick and easy lunch or pair with celery sticks and tortilla chips on a party platter.
Total cost: $8.49
Serves: 4
What you’ll need:
- ½ tomato ($0.30)
- 2 Hass avocados ($5)
- 125g ground turkey, cooked and cooled ($2)
- 1 lemon ($0.59)
- 1 lime ($0.60)
- Sea salt, to taste ($0)
- Black pepper, to taste ($0)
Directions:
- Dice the tomato.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork, then mix in the ground turkey and tomato.
- Squeeze juice from the lemon and lime on top of the mixture.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper and mix to combine.
Extra Cheesy Guac
If you live and die for cheese, look no further! This guac is sweet, gooey and has a spicy kick.
Total cost: $10
Serves: 4
What you’ll need:
- ½ red onion ($0.67)
- 1 tomato ($0.59)
- 1 jalapeño chilli($0.16)
- 2 Hass avocados ($5)
- 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese ($2.99)
- Cayenne pepper, to taste ($0)
- Sea salt, to taste ($0)
- Cumin, to taste ($0)
- Juice from ½ lemon ($0.29)
- Juice from ½ lime ($0.30)
Directions:
- Dice the red onion, tomato and jalapeño.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados with a fork, and then mix in the ingredients from step one.
- Use a grater to shred the cheese on top of the mixture.
- Season with cayenne pepper, cumin and sea salt, and then add the citrus juices.
- Put all the ingredients to a blender, and pulse for one minute.
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