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Keto-Friendly Venezuelan Aromatic Guasacaca Avocado Boats

Discover this delicious and easy-to-make keto-friendly Venezuelan Guasacaca Avocado Boats recipe, perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Packed with aromatic herbs, zesty lime, and creamy avocado, this dish offers the perfect balance of flavors and textures to satisfy your cravings while staying keto-friendly.

🕒 Prep: 15 minutes Cook: None Total: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Venezuelan, Keto-friendly

Allergens

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Ingredients

  • 6 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped 2 jalapeños, seeds removed and diced 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup extra
  • virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, parsley, jalapeños, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until fully incorporated. Scoop out a small portion of the avocado flesh to create a well in each half, reserving the removed flesh for another use. Spoon guasacaca sauce generously into each avocado boat.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this recipe is finding the perfect balance of flavors in the guasacaca sauce, which can be achieved by adjusting the lime juice, jalapeños, and seasonings to taste.

Notes

This recipe is easy to scale up or down based on the number of servings needed. Feel free to adjust the heat level by adding more or fewer jalapeños.

Cultural or Historical Background

Guasacaca is a traditional Venezuelan sauce that originated in the Andean region and has since become popular throughout the country. It is often served with grilled meats and fish but pairs perfectly with creamy avocado for a Keto-friendly meal.