Roasted Garlic and Chia Guacamole
This recipe crafts a unique guacamole featuring mellow, sweet roasted garlic and a textural boost from chia seeds. Fresh avocado, finely diced onion, and bright lime juice are mashed together, then seasoned with salt. It's a simple yet elevated dip, perfect for a healthy snack or accompaniment, offering a rich, savory, and subtly sweet profile with added nutritional benefits.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Fork or Potato Masher For mashing avocado and roasted garlic
- 1 Chef's knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
Main
- 1 bulb roasted garlic
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 Tablespoons diced onion
- 1/2 Tablespoon lime
- 1 Teaspoon chia seeds
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Carefully extract the softened cloves from the roasted garlic bulb.
- Halve and pit the ripe avocado, then scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Add the roasted garlic cloves to the bowl with the avocado.
- Using a fork or potato masher, mash the avocado and roasted garlic together until your desired consistency is achieved (chunky or smooth).
- Add the finely diced onion, lime juice, and chia seeds to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined.
- Season the guacamole generously with salt to taste, stirring it in completely.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice for brightness or salt for balance.
- Serve the Roasted Garlic and Chia Guacamole immediately with your favorite dippers or as a vibrant accompaniment.
Notes
For optimal flavor, ensure the garlic is deeply roasted until golden brown and very soft; this sweetness is key to balancing the guac. When dicing the onion, aim for a fine brunoise to integrate seamlessly without harsh raw notes. A trick: rinse diced onion under cold water for a minute to reduce pungency. The lime juice is vital not just for brightness but also to delay oxidation, preserving that vibrant green hue. Mash the avocado to your preferred texture, from silky smooth to delightfully chunky. Add chia seeds early so they can slightly hydrate and contribute to the texture. Taste and adjust salt diligently; it's the ultimate flavor enhancer here. Serve promptly to experience peak freshness.