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How To Keep Guacamole From Turning Brown

How To Keep Guacamole From Turning Brown

Find out the best and easiest way to keep your guacamole green!
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Find out the best and easiest way to keep your guacamole green! See this Healthy Kitchen Hack and more at Teaspoonofspice.com

We’ve all been here. It seems like within a day – sometimes hours – your gorgeous bowl of guacamole goes from bright green to unappealing brown.

In the past, I’ve tried adding extra lime juice because citrus can help deter the oxidation process. But while this trick can work on a single avocado, it really doesn’t work with a bowl of guac because you’d need A LOT of lime juice – like a cup – which would be too overpowering and not to mention ruin the consistency of your dip.

But here’s the trick to keep your guacamole green:

Pour a thin layer of water over top the guacamole and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

The water layer provides a barrier from the oxygen that usually turns the green pigment to brown. When you are ready to eat, pour off the water, mix and serve.

Find out the best and easiest way to keep your guacamole green! See this Healthy Kitchen Hack and more at Teaspoonofspice.com

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I’m telling you, this really works! The first time I read about this trick from The Kitchn, I did it twice with the same batch of guacamole and I had 3 extra days of bright green guacamole.

Try it and let me know if works for you in the comments below. And if you really want to step up your guac game, make this: Bacon + Roasted Garlic Guacamole – guests will definitely ask you for this recipe.

Find out the best and easiest way to keep your guacamole green! See this Healthy Kitchen Hack and more at Teaspoonofspice.com

Find out the best and easiest way to keep your guacamole green! See this Healthy Kitchen Hack and more at Teaspoonofspice.com

Colleen

Sunday 7th of May 2017

This is awesome. Who knew??! That "trick" about putting the pit in the guac never works. I'm so happy to find one that does work. Thanks!

Deanna Segrave-Daly

Sunday 7th of May 2017

I know - that works for maybe 1/2 of a day? ha!

Maureen

Sunday 7th of May 2017

Thanks for that tip. Will certainly be doing that I also find putting toooo much lemon or lime changes the taste too much. Will be able to prep early again Cheers Maureen

Deanna Segrave-Daly

Sunday 7th of May 2017

Yes, totally agree!

EA The Spicy RD

Friday 5th of May 2017

Seriously? I need to try this ASAP!!! Sadly, I've thrown out mucho guacamole (at least the top layer) that's gone brown. Love this tip, and, even better, I love the idea of adding bacon to my guacamole!!! :-)

Deanna Segrave-Daly

Sunday 7th of May 2017

Yep, it's always that top layer that goes brown. And bacon in guacamole is a very delicious thing :)

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