Easy Authentic Guacamole
Get more heart healthy avocado into your diet with this easy recipe for guacamole dip. Let this simple recipe show you how to make fresh guacamole that will instantly disappear when served at your next gathering.
Notes
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Ingredients
- 1/2 small onion, very finely chopped
- 2 serranos or one jalapeno, stemmed and seeded, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, cored and finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 10 sprigs cilantro, chopped
- 3 medium avocados
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 a fresh squeezed lime
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix onions, chilies, tomato, garlic and cilantro.
- Remove the pit and peel on the avocado and cut into small pieces.
- Lightly mash the avocado with onion mixture.
- Flavor with salt. Then add the lime juice.
- Return the avocado pits to the guacamole (keeps it from turning black) and cover with a sheet of plastic wrap. Make sure to press it directly against the surface all over. Set aside or refrigerate to let flavors blend.
- When ready to serve, add whole sprigs of cilantro for garnish. Serve with tortilla chips or mound over shredded lettuce for a different salad.
