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Bat-Shaped Tortilla Chips with Green Guacamole

This dish features homemade tortilla chips cut into bat shapes, paired with a bright green guacamole that is naturally dyed to look eerie. The chips are crisp and golden, while the guacamole is creamy with a vibrant, neon-green hue, making it visually striking and fun to eat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 small corn tortillas 6-inch diameter
  • 2 avocados ripe avocados pitted and peeled
  • 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped, optional
  • 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small cucumber peeled and chopped, for natural dye
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Sharp cookie cutters or knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Food processor or blender

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Stack the corn tortillas and use a sharp cookie cutter or knife to cut out bat-shaped figures from each tortilla.
  3. Arrange the bat-shaped tortillas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray or brush them with olive oil.
  4. Bake in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, until golden and crispy. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
  5. While the chips are baking, prepare the guacamole by mashing the ripe avocados in a bowl until smooth.
  6. Add minced garlic, lime juice, chopped cilantro, and salt to the mashed avocados. Mix well to combine.
  7. Blend the peeled cucumber with a small amount of water in a food processor or blender until smooth to create a vibrant green dye.
  8. Stir a few teaspoons of the cucumber juice into the guacamole until it turns an eerie, vivid green hue. Adjust the amount for your desired color.
  9. Once the chips are cool enough to handle, transfer them to a serving platter.
  10. Spoon the vibrant green guacamole into a bowl and place it alongside the bat-shaped chips.
  11. Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy chips and colorful, creamy guacamole while fresh.

Notes

For extra fun, use black or purple food coloring in the guacamole and add small edible decorations like tiny candy bats or eyeballs.