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How to Make
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How to Make Gluten-Free Guacamole
June 23, 2024

If you thought guacamole couldn’t get any better, wait until you hear this: The basic ingredients of guacamole — Avocados From Mexico, salt, and lime juice — are naturally gluten-free.

 

Is Guacamole Gluten-Free?

Yes! All the basic ingredients of guacamole are gluten-free. But why stop there? Guacamole is one of the most versatile foods in the world and goes well with almost any ingredients you can imagine. No matter your favorite gluten-free ingredients, they’ll fit right in with mashed avocado.

 

 

Gluten-Free Guacamole Veggie Dippers

Tortilla chips are not the only dippers that deliver scoops of fresh, creamy guac into your mouth. Add some crunch and color to the table by swapping tortilla chips for gluten-free alternatives.

 

For example, some types of tortilla chips may contain gluten, but corn chips made of maize (a Central American cereal plant) will do the trick. Another dipper with a satisfying crunch? Toasted sweet potato chips, which you can thinly slice, coat with avocado oil, and roast yourself in the oven. Or keep it fresh with in-season produce! Baby carrots, cucumber slices, and snap peas are sturdy dippers begging to be sunk into a bowl of guac.

 

Likewise, have you ever tried dipping slices of crisp apples into your guacamole instead of chips? Not-quite-ripe pears are an excellent option, too. In fact, fruit and guacamole are a great combination. Let’s explore.

 

 

Give your avocado the gentlest of squeezes to see if it’s ready for smashing into guac.

 

Fruity Gluten-Free Guacamole

Guacamole and fruits make a lively pair — perhaps because avocados are a fruit as well! There are countless ways to blend guacamole with fruit. If you want to give it a try, start with the classics like pineapple or mango guacamole. For a festive feel, top your guac with raspberries or pomegranate seeds. Blueberries and peach slices are delicious additions for a refreshing, summery rendition.

 

Making a bowl of guacamole is a fantastic opportunity to combine complementary flavors because avocado goes with just about everything, thanks to its mild flavor. It’s like the peacekeeper between bold flavors. When preparing fruit guacamole, try playing with opposites. For example, this wine lovers guacamole is like a charcuterie board in each bite, pairing tart grapes with almonds and bold cheddar cheese. Mango and tomatillo guacamole is another crowd favorite, boasting sweet mangos, zesty red onions, and salty queso fresco.

 

Meaty Gluten-Free Guac

Embrace your inner carnivore! Experiment with gluten-free barbecue sauces, spice mixes, and cooking methods like grilling or stewing meats in a crockpot to find a combo you love to sink your teeth into. Find a meat that fits your preferences or occasion: chicken, pulled pork, bacon, or brisket.

 

Craving creole? Try making this Mardi Gras guacamole using andouille sausage and shrimp. Or break out the bacon with a bowl of championship guacamole. When you add homemade hashbrowns and eggs to your bacon guacamole, you get wakey wakey eggs & bakey guacamole — just be sure to shred the potatoes yourself as some frozen hashbrowns include wheat as a binding agent. If you prefer your pork pickled, there’s a guacamole for that, too! This pickled pork guacamole recipe incorporates mango, red onions, and just a little bit of habanero heat!

 

Which came first: guacamole topped chicken or chicken in guacamole? Honestly, you can’t go wrong either way. Zingy tequila lime chicken guac leaves you craving more, and chicken tortilla soup guacamole is good enough to eat with a ladle!

 

 

Not using the whole avocado for your recipe? Don’t let the leftovers go to waste!

 

Gluten-Free Sweet-Treat Guac

Have a sweet tooth? Gluten-free guacamole can satisfy your craving with the right ingredients. Try mixing your favorite sweet sauces into your guac, like honey, jams, and jellies. Nuts mash up splendidly with avocado, as do traditional dessert sauces like chocolate, butterscotch, or heavenly hazelnut. Check the labels on store-bought items to ensure they’re gluten-free.

 

If there’s someone special to impress, this dark chocolate raspberry dessert guac will most certainly win their heart. The cream cheese, dark chocolate chips, and raspberry sauce drizzled on top add a dash of decadence — no gluten in sight. In fact, dairy goes a long way in maximizing the creaminess factor in guacamole. Try a spoonful of Greek yogurt, cream cheese, or soft cheese like the mascarpone in this sweet and seedy guacamole made with pomegranate seeds and strawberries.

 

Keep Your Mind (and Mouth) Open

Guacamole is easygoing — you can mix in just about any of your favorite foods and end up even more in love with guac than before. Get creative in the kitchen with your own gluten-free guacamole recipe!

 

Discover more inspiration on our guacamole recipes page.

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