🥑National Guacamole Day - 17th September 🥑

Mary_Scope

Now this is an exciting day to celebrate!! I am a big fan of guacamole.

Guacamole was first made by the Aztecs in Central Mexico between the 14th and 16th centuries and its name deriving from the Aztec word for "avocado sauce"!

To celebrate this day, I thought I would share my homemade guacamole recipe, this usually feeds around 3 people but absolutely no judgement here if its less for you…guacamole is delicious.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocados
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 small red onion [finely chopped]
• 1 tomato [diced]
• 1 clove garlic [minced or garlic granules for less intensity!]
• Fresh coriander
• Pink salt
• Chili flakes

Instructions

1. Scoop avocados into a bowl and give it a good mash to your desired consistency (personally i like a chunky guacamole
2. Add lime juice, onion, tomato, garlic, coriander and as much salt and chili as needed.
3. Mix it all up, taste test and adjust to what you like
4. Serve immediately, I personally enjoy it with some tortilla chips

Also I could not post this iconic video and song on this day The Guacamole Song by Dr Jean 😄

Holly_Scope

Love a guac dip - delish! Thanks for sharing the recipe as well 🤗

Albus_Scope

I've been eating a lot of avocado recently, so this discussion really resonates with me. 😋

Mary_Scope

Been thinking about guacamole since posting this yesterday, going to have to buy some avocados in my weekly shop on sunday I think!!

Cherry70

I had avocado with eggs yesterday but today I will definitely make guacamole! Yum! Thank you for the idea 🍒

Mary_Scope

That sounds delicious @Cherry70! What sort of eggs did you have with your avocado? I was always a fan of a poached egg with avocado😄

Cherry70

@Mary_Scope:I love poached eggs but yesterday I had them pan fried in extravirgin olive oil with a slice of focaccia bread and smashed avocado. It was truly delicious! Today I think I will scramble with asparagus and shallot and accompany with guacamole and Sardinian "pani guttiau" which is similar to tortillas, what I have at home- a "pani carasau" - which is a crunchy flat bread from the med Island baked with extravirgin olive oil and salt🍒🥑🍳

Mary_Scope

Ooo yum! That Sardinian bread sounds soo tasty, making me hungry!! I quite like mushrooms pan fried with garlic with avocado but I know mushrooms can be a bit controversial!😄

Cherry70

@Mary_Scope 🍳🥑 Mushroom, Avocado & Egg Love: A Deliciously Healthy Trio! 🍄🧄

I’ve always loved mushrooms, especially oyster mushrooms sautéed with garlic and parsley—they’re earthy, savory, and just irresistible. Recently, I read about how amazing avocado and eggs are for your health, and I realized: why not combine them all?

Here’s why this combo is a nutritional powerhouse:

1. Healthy Fats: Avocado is full of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which help your body absorb important vitamins.

2. Protein Boost: Eggs provide high-quality protein that supports muscles, brain function, and keeps you full longer.

3. Nutrient-Rich: Together, they offer a spectrum of vitamins and minerals—vitamin E, B12, folate, potassium, and choline—for brain, heart, and overall wellness.

4. Blood Sugar Support: The fat from avocado and protein from eggs slow digestion, preventing blood sugar spikes.

5. Anti-Inflammatory & Eye Health: Avocado has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, while eggs provide lutein and zeaxanthin for your eyes.

Quick & Delicious Idea:

• Sauté oyster mushrooms with garlic and parsley.
• Toast a slice of whole-grain bread and mash some avocado on top.
• Add a perfectly poached or fried egg.
• Top with your mushrooms, a pinch of chili flakes, and fresh herbs.

It’s creamy, savory, and so satisfying—not to mention, a nutritional win!

💡 Have you tried combining mushrooms, avocado, and eggs before? I’d love to hear your variations!🍒

Mary_Scope

Thank you for sharing that @Cherry70. Sounds like a very delicious and healthy meal😄I bet that would be lovely in like a wrap, a breakfast or brunch burrito!

Cherry70

@Mary_Scope 🌿 Avocado Love & Creative Uses 🌿

I’ve always loved avocados—back when I was vegan and vegetarian, and now even more so since returning to my roots: the longevity diet of my Blue Zone ancestors. Avocados fit beautifully into this lifestyle, not only for their health benefits but also for their versatility.

✨ Avocado Seed Tea
Did you know the pit can be used too? When dried, grated, and simmered, avocado seed makes a tea rich in antioxidants with a pleasantly earthy taste. I like to balance the bitterness with cinnamon or a touch of honey. (Avocado seed tea is a powerhouse—rich in antioxidants, supports digestion, reduces inflammation, boosts immunity, and may help heart and blood sugar health.)

💍 Avocado Pit Jewelry
The seeds don’t just belong in the kitchen! Once dried and polished, they harden like wood and can be carved into beads or pendants. Making jewelry from avocado pits feels like turning kitchen scraps into sustainable art.

🍰 Avocado in Baking
Avocado also shines in desserts. It can replace butter or oil, lending natural creaminess and healthy fats. One of my favorites is a chocolate cake where mashed avocado blends seamlessly into the batter—moist, rich, and secretly nourishing.

Avocados are more than just food for me, I planted them in my urban permaculture community garden and grew better in family garden in Tuscany, maturing fruits; they’re part of a creative, sustainable, and healthful way of life that connects me to tradition while inspiring new practices. 💚🍒

Mary_Scope

I've heard of avocado in baking @Cherry70 and I can understand how it would work but i have never heard of avocado seed tea! Have you tried it?

Cherry70

yes and I don't like its taste but I like its benefits )🍒

Cherry70

@Mary_Scope Lovely hat. Is it for a special reason I missed? Do you have another discussion about foods and cooking anywhere else? It's one of my favourite topics to be inspired and learn new ideas🍒

Mary_Scope

ahoy @Cherry70 it is "talk like a pirate day today" so me, Albus and Rosie have all got pirate avatars to celebrate😄

I would imagine there are lots of food/cooking discussions on the forum and they should be able to be found if you type your interests in the search bar but they may be a bit old/inactive so it may better to create a new discussion as more people will be able to see it and interact!

durhamjaide2001

I wish I known about this sooner I love Avocados and guacamole