Habanero Guacamole

This Caribbean pepper is famous for being the hottest chile pepper in the world. They come in a variety of shapes and colors (yellow, orange, green, red, chocolate). Not only are they extremely hot, but they also have a unique, distinctively fruity flavor. It is the key ingredient in the popular Jamaican Jerk sauce. The habanero is also widely used in many different types of hot sauces. The popularity of this chile pepper continues to grow and is becoming easier to find on the grocery shelf.

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Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 large red onion, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1 habanero pepper, seeded and finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tomato, seeded and cut into chunks
 Instructions
Peel avocados and discard the pit. Place in a medium bowl and use a large fork or spoon to mash avocados until almost smooth. Stir in onion, lime juice, habanero, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Gently stir in tomatoes.
Recipe from The Daily Meal