When the heat sets in, there’s only one thing we crave: fresh, simple, and flavorful recipes. And luckily, Cyril Lignac is sharing his spicy take on guacamole, perfect for an appetizer with friends. With its hint of Espelette pepper, this summery recipe takes your taste buds on a journey in the blink of an eye.
Prep time: 12 minutes
Cooking time: 6 minutes
Ingredients, serves 4:
- 200 g avocado (or the flesh of one avocado)
- 100 g of peas
- 10 g cilantro leaves
- 1 organic lime
- 1/2 teaspoon Espelette pepper
- green Tabasco
- fine salt
Step 1
Wash and chop the cilantro leaves . Set aside a few for the final garnish of your guacamole.
Step 2
In a saucepan, cook the peas in boiling, salted water for 6 minutes. Drain.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the avocado flesh, Espelette pepper, cooked peas, chopped cilantro, lime juice, finely grated lime zest, and salt. Then, begin mashing everything together with a fork. Taste for salt and spice. If it needs more, add lime juice and green Tabasco.
Step 4.
Serve your spicy guacamole in bowls and garnish with cilantro leaves. Top with some lime zest for presentation and a few tacos if you have them on hand. Enjoy!
