Looking for an effortless aperitif recipe? For a standout dinner party starter, keep it simple. As a home cook with years of hosting experience, I recommend guacamole—it's quick, affordable, and always impresses guests.
Guacamole is the go-to easy recipe for an original aperitif that won't break the bank. Here's how:
- 2 avocados
- 1 tomato
- 1 onion
- 1/2 clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of Tabasco
- 1 lime
- Salt
Preparation: 15 mins
1. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
2. Blanch the tomato in boiling water for 1 minute to peel easily, then dice it.
3. Halve the avocados, remove pits and skin. Reserve the flesh and sprinkle with lime juice.
4. Mash the avocado flesh with lime juice in a bowl.
5. Add remaining ingredients and mash with a fork.
6. Once smooth, season with salt and add Tabasco drops for heat.
Your guacamole is ready! Simple and delicious.
The key to perfect guacamole is ripe avocados—check our trick below.
To prevent browning if making ahead, place an avocado pit in the mix—it preserves the vibrant color.
Out of season for tomatoes? Use a canned peeled one instead.
- 2 avocados: €1 each, i.e. €2
- 1 tomato: around 120 g at €2.50 per kilo, i.e. €0.30
- 1 onion: around 100 g at €1.85 per kilo, i.e. €0.19
- 1 clove of garlic: about 10 g at €6.95 per kilo, i.e. €0.07
- 5 g of Tabasco: €37.41 per kilo, i.e. €0.19
- 1 lime: around 100 g at €3.95 per kilo, i.e. €0.40
Total: €0.52 per person or €3.15 for 6—proving fresh, tasty aperitifs don't cost much.
