Colombian Guacamole

Recipe by Steven Raichlen. Bon Appetit July 2009. This Colombian version of guacamole is smoother than most Mexican guacamoles, and it's used as a sauce for grilled meats, not just as a dip for tortilla chips. Read More http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2009/07/colombian_guacamole#ixzz1cBO4ezbf

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 1  avocado, peeled, pitted, coarsely chopped (large ripe 12 to 13 ounces)
• 3  tablespoons fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
• 3  tablespoons green onions, coarsely chopped (or sweet onion such as Maui or Vidalia)
• 2  tablespoons serrano chilies, chopped with seeds
• 1⁄4 cup water (or more)
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (or more)
•  coarse kosher salt

Directions

1. Combine avocado, cilantro, green onion, and serrano chiles in processor. Puree until smooth. Add 1/4 cup water and 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice and process to blend. Add more water by tablespoonfuls as needed and blend until thick but pourable sauce forms.
2. Transfer to small bowl; season to taste with coarse salt and pepper and more lime juice, if desired. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.