Guasacaca Sauce Venezuela
Brighten up your meals with this creamy, zesty Guasacaca Sauce, a beloved Venezuelan favorite that's packed with vibrant flavors. This avocado-based sauce combines the freshness of cilantro and parsley with the tanginess of lime juice and white vinegar, while green bell pepper and garlic add depth to every bite. Perfectly customizable, you can amp up the spice with a touch of jalapeño or serrano pepper. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce is the ideal accompaniment for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dip for plantains and arepas. Bring a taste of Venezuela to your table with this irresistible, gluten-free, and dairy-free crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large, ripe Avocado
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 1 cup, loosely packed Fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup, loosely packed Fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1 third cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 small Jalapeño or serrano pepper (optional, for spice)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water (if needed, for thinning)
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, jalapeño (if using), garlic, parsley, and cilantro. Add them to the blender or food processor.
Pour in the white vinegar, olive oil, and lime juice.
Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper.
Blend the ingredients together until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time and blend again until desired consistency is achieved.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño for extra flavor or heat.
Transfer the guasacaca sauce to a bowl or airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.9 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2448 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.9 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 3205 mg | 68% | |
*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.
