simple authentic guacamole

Name: Simple Authentic Guacamole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 - ripe avocados; 1 tablespoon(s) red onion, diced; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro, diced fine; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 3 clove(s) garlic - diced; 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt or more to taste; 1/4 cup(s) fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup(s) chopped tomatoes; 1/2 - jalapeno, seeded (optional)

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Brad Nichols

Pleasantville, NY

Updated on Aug 24, 2014

A very easy and basic Guacamole that is a family favorite at our house. Putting the avocado seeds back into the Guacamole will keep it from browning as quickly before consumption. Note - Muddling (crushing) the red onions and Cilantro at the beginning is the secret to adding some great depth of flavor! Enjoy!

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method No-Cook or Other

yield 4-6 people

Ingredients

3 - ripe avocados
1 tablespoon red onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, diced fine
1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
3 cloves garlic - diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 - jalapeno, seeded (optional)

How To Make simple authentic guacamole

Step 1

Remove seeds from Avocado - an easy way to do this after 'twisting off' the first half is to strike the seed with the sharp edge of a large kitchen knife, then twist the seed (and knife) and avocado in opposite directions.

Step 2

Muddle the red onions and cilantro to release the juices and flavors
Step 3

Add avocados and mash with a fork (or mortar and pestle) to preferred consistency
Step 4

mix in salt, oil, lime juice,garlic, and tomatoes, adjust to taste.
Step 5

Add Diced and seeded Jalapeno for an extra kick!
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