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How To Get Free Or Cheap Guacamole For National Avocado Day On Monday, July 31
Monday, July 31 is National Avocado Day, which gives those that serve guacamole the chance to promote it.
As is common these days, chains are linking their promotions to their loyalty programs or social media accounts.
Here are a few offers that have been announced.
Chipotle Mexican Grill: Chipotle Rewards members can get its handmashed guac for free on the side or on top of any entrée purchase on July 31 when they use the promo code "AVO2023" at checkout on Chipotle's app or website, according to a news release.
But the Newport Beach chain is going further with a promotion on Threads, the new social media app. It's called "Get In The Pit" and gives participants the chance to win two free concert tickets. From 7 a.M. To 7 p.M. On July 31, Chipotle will drop as many as 13 text-to-win codes on the app. The 1,000th fan to text the code to 888222 every hour will receive the tickets, according to a news release. Winners can pick the concert or music festival from qualified providers, which include Ticketmaster, AXS, StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats. The total value cannot exceed $5,000. There are more restrictions that are explained at chipotle.Com/getinthepit.
Del Taco: Members of Del Yeah! Rewards can buy one Epic Fresh Guacamole Burrito and get one free on July 31 only when they use the rewards app or order online. The offer is limited to one per guest, according to the Lake Forest-based chain. Deltaco.Com
Rubio's Coastal Grill: Rewards members can get free chips and guac with any purchase on July 31, according to a news release. They can either place their order online or through the app, or scan their in-app QR codes when they make purchases at the register. Rubios.Com
Fielding Buck has reported throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles. His beats have included, business, dining, entertainment, and Southern California theme parks. He's also been a section editor and copy editor for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs. He has a master's degree from Claremont Graduate University and a bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University.
Taste Of The Town: JOEY Aventura Roasted Corn Guacamole Recipe
JOEY Aventura Roasted Corn Guacamole RecipeIngredients:
5 ripe avocadoes1 tomato¼ cup diced red onion2 corn on the cob3 Tbl fresh lime juice1 garlic, cloved & finely chopped,1 serrano pepper, finely chopped½ tsp salt½ bunch cilantro2 Tbl olive oil1 bag - your favorite corn tortilla chips
Garnish:6-8 Cherry tomatoes2 Tbl Feta cheese6-8 slices Serrano chiles (optional)8-10 Cilantro Leaves
Chef's Tip: When handling the serrano pepper, use gloves or wash your hands with warm soapy water to remove as much residual from your hands as possible.
Preparations
Cut the serrano pepper in half. For less spice, use a spoon to remove the seeds. If you like the heat, leave them in! Finely chop the serrano pepper. You may use as much as you like.
Thinly slice 6-8 pieces of serrano pepper to use as a garnish at the end. To reduce the spice, soak them in cold water while you prepare the rest of the guacamole.
Combine the fresh lime juice, finely chopped serrano peppers, garlic, and sea salt in a small bowl. Allow it to marinate for 15-30 minutes, the longer the better. This will mellow the garlic, and when mixed disperse the seasoning evenly throughout the guacamole. This is also referred to as "blooming" the garlic.
Place the husked corn on a grill set to high heat. Cook for 12-15 minutes moving the corn every 3-4 minutes to achieve an even, charred color. Once the corn has been cooked, cut the kernels from the cob and separate them by hand. Save 5 - 6 pieces of the charred corn chunks to garnish with at the end.
Preparations Pt. 2Dice the large tomato into ¼" sized pieces.
Chop half of the bunch of cilantro, stems included. Save some leaves for the garnish.
Dice the red onion into ¼" pieces, just like the tomato. In a small bowl, combine the corn with the diced tomato, red onion, chopped cilantro, and olive oil.
Now that all of the other components are ready, prepare the avocado.
Cut each avocado in half from pole to pole and remove the pit. One avocado per person is a good guideline for serving size.Note: When mixing the avocado, a common mistake is to over-mix the guacamole removing all of the chunks and texture.
Place a baking wire resting rack over the top of a large bowl. Place the half avocado cut side down with the skin on. Push the avocado through the resting rack to the peel creating a small dice. Slide the peel gently to get all the avocado out. Repeat this step with all of the remaining avocado. Make sure to check for pieces of skin or avocado stem that may sneak in. You can also dice the avocado with a knife, though it is not as quick and easy as the rack.
Alternative Method: If a wire resting rack is not readily available, use a large spoon to scoop the avocado from the peel into a large bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado. Be sure not to over mix, leave small chunks, no larger than ½ inch.
Combine the lime juice serrano mixture with the tomatoes, corn, cilantro, olive oil, red onion, and the avocado. Using a large spoon or rubber spatula, gently combine or "fold" the guacamole, being careful not to mash the small chunks. The guacamole is ready for garnish.
Garnish GuacamoleScoop the guacamole mix into a bowl creating a mound. Garnish the guacamole by placing the ingredients on the surface of the mound. There is no need to follow a specific pattern here. This is your masterpiece, let it come naturally.
Start by sprinkling the feta cheese over the mound.
Cut a few grape tomatoes in half, or thirds if they are larger. Place them on the guacamole followed by thinly sliced serrano peppers, charred corn chunks and finally, some small cilantro leaves.
Serve with warm corn tortilla chips.
For more info: joeyrestaurants.Com
Lisa PetrilloThis Robot Will Soon Make Your Guacamole At Chipotle
Guacamole at Chipotle will soon be made by a robot.
The Mexican restaurant chain is partnering with Vebu, an Automation, Robotics, and Intelligence company, to develop a prototype called Autocado that cuts, cores, and peels avocados before they are hand mashed to create the restaurant's signature guacamole, said Chipotle in a press release.
Guacamole is an avocado-based Mexican dip used with chips, salads, sandwiches, etc.
Autocado is currently being tested at the Chipotle Cultivate Center in Irvine, California. In addition to the avocado robot, Chipotle is also testing CHIPPY, an autonomous kitchen assistant which makes tortilla chips.
"We are committed to exploring collaborative robotics to drive efficiencies and ease pain points for our employees," said Curt Garner, Chief Customer and Technology Officer at Chipotle. "The intensive labor of cutting, coring, and scooping avocados could be relieved with Autocado, but we still maintain the essential culinary experience of hand mashing and hand preparing the guacamole to our exacting standards."
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