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.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.

Step 2

Roughly chop the green bell pepper, onion, garlic cloves, and jalapeño (if using). Add them to the blender.

Step 3

Add the fresh cilantro and parsley leaves to the blender. Make sure to remove any tough stems.

Step 4

Pour in the lime juice, white vinegar, and olive oil.

Step 5

Add the salt and black pepper to the blender for seasoning.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Taste the guasacaca and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper to suit your preference.

Step 8

Transfer the guasacaca into a serving bowl. It can be served immediately or chilled for 30 minutes for a cooler, more refreshing experience.

Step 9

Serve as a dip alongside bread, chips, or vegetables, or use as a topping for grilled meats, arepas, or salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1062 grams (1062.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1471

Total Fat 129.80g	166%
Saturated Fat 19.40g	97%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2455mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 78.50g	29%
Dietary Fiber 41.00g	146%
Total Sugars 14.20g
Protein 16.30g	33%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 242mg	19%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 3718mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.5%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 20.3%