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A vibrant bowl of freshly made guacamole with chunky avocado and cilantro.

Proven way to grow guacamole in 8 weeks

This recipe provides a tongue-in-cheek guide to "growing" guacamole in 8 weeks, humorously indicating that guacamole is a dish, not a plant. It sets expectations for a surprisingly quick harvest of delicious dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Guacamole Ingredients
  • 3 large ripe avocados
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (optional)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Knife

Method
 

The "Growing" Process
  1. Select ripe avocados by checking for a dark color and a slightly soft feel when gently squeezed.
  2. Cut each avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium-sized bowl.
  3. Add the lime juice and mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency.
  4. Stir in the chopped red onion, cilantro, minced jalapeño (if using), salt, and pepper.
  5. Cover the bowl and let the flavors meld in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately with your preferred dippers and enjoy the "harvest" after a surprisingly short "growing" period of just a few minutes, rather than weeks.

Notes

This recipe is a playful take on the misconception of "growing" guacamole. The 8-week timeline in the title is a humorous misdirection, as guacamole is a dish assembled from ingredients, not a plant to be cultivated. The actual preparation time is very quick, much to the delight of hungry guacamole lovers!