Guacamole with Basil and Shallots

By kathryns

DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Cover and chill

Ingredients

• 6 medium avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, diced
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil plus leaves for garnish
• 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
• Ciabatta bread slices, toasted
• Assorted crudités (such as mini bell peppers, celery, fennel, sugar snap peas, and carrots)

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place avocados in large bowl; add lemon juice. Using fork or potato masher, crush avocados coarsely.

Mix in 1/2 cup chopped basil and shallots. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead. Cover and chill.

Transfer guacamole to serving bowl. Garnish with basil leaves. Place on platter. Arrange toasts and crudités around bowl.