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Best Authentic Guacamole Recipe

GillyCanCook.com
I prepare my guacamole the traditional Mexican way, using avocados, tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, jalapeños, cilantro, and red onions. Serve this guacamole chilled with organic tortilla chips.
You can also use this recipe to make a variety of dishes. Spread it on toast or a quesadilla, fill a warm pita pocket with cheese, top homemade nachos, add it to a juicy burger, and more. All of these other dishes are available on this website in the Simple Snacks category.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Simple Snack, Vegan/Vegetarian
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • avacado slicer/scooper (or spoon)
  • Fork
  • knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 avocados firm, but not hard
  • 1 tomato
  • 1/2 lime
  • 1 slice red onion chopped fine
  • 1 jalapeno Pepper or Ghost pepper, if you're brave!
  • cilantro a few leaves to taste
  • 1 clove garlic chopped very fine
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 bag organic tortilla chips blue are healthiest

Instructions
 

  • Slice the avocados and scoop the meat into a medium size bowl.
  • Squeeze 1/2 a lime onto the avocado.
  • Cut into pieces: scallion or red onion, garlic, tomato (take out the seeds).
  • Dice the jalapeño very fine (taking out the seeds will make it milder).
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chop the cilantro fine.
  • Smash the avocado with a fork and gently fold in the other ingredients. I like my guacamole chunky.
     
  • The key is to taste along the way.
  • Taste after adding 1/2 the jalapeño, salt and 1/2 a lime. Add more of each to taste.
  • Fold in a bit of cilantro and taste.
  • When you're happy with the flavors, transfer to a serving bowl. 

Notes

NOTE* Place an avocado pit on top of the guacamole to slow any discoloration. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 10 - 20 minutes - serve with chips.
If your taste buds or dietary requirements dictate, you can replace or delete ingredients and it will still be delicious.
-Scallions or red onion
-Lime or lemon
-Cilantro can be omitted
-Jalapeño can be omitted or exchanged for a hotter or milder pepper
You can also make several different dishes with this recipe. Put this guacamole on toast or quesadilla, in a warm pita pocket with slices of cheddar cheese, on homemade nachos, or a juicy burger, and many more.
Enjoy!
PURCHASE NOTE:
This is my "can't live without"  avocado tool  used for cutting, pitting and scooping. 

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
Keyword avacado, easy, guacamole, jalapeno
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