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My Favorite Guacamole

My Favorite Guacamole

Chelsea Colbath
A simple, flavorful guacamole made with ripe avocados, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeno.
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe Hass avocados*
  • juice from 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup cilantro or a small handful
  • 1/2 a small red onion
  • 1/2 a jalapeno
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • 1. Finely dice the cilantro, red onion, and jalapeno (remove seeds for less heat). Then, put all ingredients into a small mixing bowl.
  • 2. Use a fork to mash the avocados until no large chunks are left. Some smaller chunks are good for adding texture to the guacamole.
  • 3. Taste and add more salt, if needed, then serve. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. I recommend covering the guacamole in plastic wrap with the plastic touching the surface of the guac to keep air out. This will help prevent browning.

Notes

*Ripe avocados should be soft, yet still slightly firm. If the avocado is already mushy and/or brown inside, it's overripe and won't taste great here!