Italian Guacamole

By Dan Willits May 9, 2023

Ingredients

Part 1:

• 5 ounces whole garlic, peeled
• 2 cups olive oil

Part 2:

• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 ounces white balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ¼ teaspoons salt

Part 3:

• 3 avocados
• 5 ounces roasted garlic, minced (from Part 1)
• 1 ounce fresh basil, chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Equipment/Tools

• Small bowl
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cup
• Measuring spoons
• Potato masher or fork

Directions

Part 1:

1. Combine peeled garlic and olive oil in a small roasting pan, cover the garlic with oil.
2. Cover pan and roast in oven at 275°F for 2 hours, remove and chill. Drain and reserve oil.

Part 2:

1. Combine white balsamic vinegar, honey, and salt, then pour mixture over diced tomatoes. Refrigerate overnight.

Part 3:

1. Place avocado flesh in medium mixing bowl.
2. Add roasted and minced garlic (from Step 1), basil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix and mash with whatever instrument best suits your personality.
4. Add in refrigerated tomato balsamic mix (from Step 2).
5. Taste and adjust seasonings.
6. Transfer into a container, label, and refrigerate.

Chef’s Tip: Save the roasted garlic oil from Step 1 to use in other recipes!