Guasacaca
Brighten up your table with guasacaca, Venezuela’s vibrant twist on avocado-based sauces! This creamy yet zesty recipe combines ripe avocados, fresh cilantro, parsley, and a hint of lime with the subtle crunch of green bell pepper for a beautifully blended, herbaceous dip. Enhanced with garlic and an optional kick of heat from jalapeño, guasacaca is irresistibly versatile—serve it as a dip for crunchy chips, drizzle it over grilled meats, or pair it with arepas for an authentic culinary experience. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this refreshing avocado sauce is as quick to make as it is to devour. Perfect for parties, barbecues, or as a unique addition to your weekday meals, guasacaca is sure to become your new favorite condiment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Avocados
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 medium White or red onion
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small Jalapeño or serrano pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Roughly chop the green bell pepper, onion, garlic cloves, and jalapeño (if using). Add them to the blender.
Add the fresh cilantro and parsley leaves to the blender. Make sure to remove any tough stems.
Pour in the lime juice, white vinegar, and olive oil.
Add the salt and black pepper to the blender for seasoning.
Blend everything together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully combined.
Taste the guasacaca and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper to suit your preference.
Transfer the guasacaca into a serving bowl. It can be served immediately or chilled for 30 minutes for a cooler, more refreshing experience.
Serve as a dip alongside bread, chips, or vegetables, or use as a topping for grilled meats, arepas, or salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1471 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.8 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2455 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.0 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3718 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
