Name: Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 3 large ripe avocados; 1 medium Roma tomato, seeded and finely diced; 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 small garlic clove, finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional

Guacamole

Fresh, chunky guacamole made with ripe avocados, lime, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Ready in about 15 minutes and ideal for tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, and grilled meats.

Yield6 Servings

Prep15 minutes

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Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
Add the lime juice and salt. Mash with a fork until the avocado reaches your preferred consistency. Leave some larger pieces for a chunkier guacamole.
Add the tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper, if using.
Fold everything together gently until evenly combined.
Taste and add more salt or lime juice as needed.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, or grilled meat.

Notes

Use avocados that yield slightly when gently pressed but are not excessively soft.
For milder guacamole, remove the jalapeño seeds and membrane or omit the jalapeño entirely.
To reduce browning, press plastic wrap directly against the surface of the guacamole and refrigerate. It is best eaten the same day but can be stored for up to 24 hours.

Guacamole

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