This sweet and spicy twist on guacamole is just what you need at your next get-together. Guacamole has to be the quintessential party food.
Exact measurements are not necessary, making it easy to make. Though no two guacs are ever the same, I always find that no matter how much is on the table, it always gets eaten.
As much as I love my own chunky guacamole, it’s also fun to throw a curveball at a classic and for this recipe, I’m adding fruit to my guac. Yep. Fruit in guacamole is a thing and it is awesome. For a sweet and spicy twist, I’m getting my roast on. I’m swapping out tomatoes in my recipe for sweet roasted strawberries. Heated in the oven, they cook down and get a more concentrated flavor. And for just a hint of a different taste, I also roast the jalapeños. With a slight smokiness, they add a nice punch of heat to my recipe.
The flavor combo is ideal.I know everyone is always obsessed with the jumbo bowl of green beauty, but try using those avocado skins and make individual handheld servings. Guests can grab it and go, giving them the chance to double-dip in all their glory. Heck, they can lick the shell once they’ve devoured the guacamole if they want because it’s that good!
What’s in your guacamole?
This sweet and spicy twist on guacamole is just what you need at your next get-together.
- 4 avocados
- 1 jalapeno cut in half and deseeded
- 16 ounce container strawberries, use as many as you want cut into slices
- 1 bunch scallions sliced, green parts only
- 1 heaping handful cilantro roughly chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 lime juice of
- salt and pepper to taste
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Spread the strawberry slices and halved jalapeño on a cookie sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes.
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Meanwhile, add all other ingredients to a bowl and carefully begin to mash and stir together being sure to keep the avocados in soft chunks.
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Remove strawberries and jalapeños from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
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Finely chop the jalapeño into small pieces. Stir into the guacamole.
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Carefully fold in the strawberries making sure not to smash them.
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Serve in a large bowl with chips or scoop into the avocado skins for individual servings.
Jenn says
Yum! This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try this! 😋
Olive Jude says
Thanks, Jenn!
Katie Walsh Beck says
Seriously, how cool to add a touch of sweetness to guacamole. This looks wonderful and a great addition to a party!
Olive Jude says
Thanks, Katie! It even got the approval from my husband who thought it was weird at first.
Shanophia says
Interesting combination, looks delishes *saved*!
Olive Jude says
Thanks so much!
Cassie says
Well, this looks yummy! Can’t wait to try the sweet and spicy flavors together 🙂
Lia says
Yummy! I can’t wait to make this for game day Saturday!
Olive Jude says
Fun! Enjoy!
Gina says
Oh my goodness! This sounds amazing! I saved this recipe to try very soon. Thanks for sharing!
Olive Jude says
Thank you, Gina!
Christina says
I’m a huge guacamole fan, but I’ve never even attempted to make it (I guess I’m nervous about disappointing myself, haha!) I never thought about adding fruit to guacamole – sounds delicious! I’m super curious, so maybe this was the inspiration I needed 🙂
Olive Jude says
So great to hear! You can totally do it! Go for it!
candy says
This is a wonderful idea using strawberries in your guacamole dip. The taste would be so different but so good.
Lydia says
Yummo! Looks so good! I would never have thought to put roasted strawberries in there! So clever!