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Mexican Style Guacamole

Mexican Style Guacamole

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack, Topping
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword avocado, guacamole
Prep Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 Avocados, peeled & pitted
  • 1 small Plum Tomato, diced & seeds removed
  • 2 Tablespoons Red Onion, diced small
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Lime Juice about 1/2 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (optional)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Cilantro, torn for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Using a spoon, scoop out the avocado from the skins into a mixing bowl.

  2. Use a fork to smash the avocados, leaving some small chunks.

  3. Add the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper, and mix well. (If you would like a little spicy heat add the crushed red pepper in this step as well.)

  4. Serve immediately or chill for 1 hour. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Recipe Notes

How to Select and Store Avocados

Here's some tips to help you select the perfect avocados:

  • First, try to find 3 or 4 avocados that are at different stages of ripeness.
  • If you gently press near the stem end (the skinnier end) and it bounces back, that is perfect!
  • Buy 2 that are slightly harder than that one and maybe 1 that is a little softer. Of course, eat the softer ones first!

Store them in the fridge to keep them from ripening too fast. They'll keep for a week or more. Don't forget, you can also freeze them! Be sure to remove the pit and place in a sealed bag. They will last 3-6 months in the freezer.