Who knew that a girl’s best friend is really a Ziploc Bag? These functional bags go by many brands and names, but I tend to refer to them all as “Ziplocs”. I have found these bags to be one of my favorite “utensils” in the kitchen. There are so many uses, from storing pre-prepped ingredients, crushing graham crackers, soda crackers, and nuts, piping frostings, and let's not forget storing leftovers to name just a few.
Perhaps one of my favorite uses, and favorite party trick for these handy apparatuses is to make my “Guacamole in a Zip”. Yes, that clever name did take me all of five minutes to think of. But, seriously, this is one of my favorites for a reason. My family, and myself included, can eat guacamole for three square meals a day. It's always a staple at parties we host. From Sunday football gatherings to backyard barbeques, guacamole is a crowd pleaser. You will find that by making it in a gallon size Ziploc bag it could not be easier. It’s also a great activity to have your guests or children help with.
4 ripe avocados
2 cloves minced garlic
½ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
1 medium tomato seeded and diced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Cut avocados in half. Remove seed. Scoop out flesh and place directly into gallon size Ziploc bag. Add garlic, onion, lime juice, and cilantro. Seal Ziploc bag and using hands mash ingredients to desired consistency. Open bag and add tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Seal bag and mix lightly until incorporated. Cut open corner of bag and pipe into serving dish. Serve with tortilla chips and fresh carrot sticks.
Serves 8
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