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Easy Guacamole

This quick and easy guacamole is just 5 basic ingredients, plus some optional add-ins, for a delicious and healthful appetizer or snack that also works great as a topping for tacos, nachos, wraps, burgers and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Yield: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ripe avocados
  • 1-2 limes, juiced (adjust to taste, see notes)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Slice the avocados to remove the pit and scoop out the flesh. Place in a medium bowl and mash the avocados with the juice of 1 lime and salt to your desired consistency.
  • Stir in the cilantro, red onion, garlic and pepper. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more lime juice, salt and pepper as desired.
  • Serve immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Avocado: You’ll need 2 medium ripe avocados for this recipe. They should have the slightest give when pressed. You can also pull off the stem - it should be green underneath. If it's brown, it might be a little overripe and have brown spots inside. (If the stem won't come off, it's not ripe enough.)
Cilantro: Chopped fresh cilantro adds brightness and flavor. If you are a cilantro hater, you can substitute flat-leaf parsley.
Red onion: If the pungency of red onion is an issue for you, chop the red onion and soak the pieces in cold water for about 5-10 minutes. Then drain the water off and use the onion. You can also leave it out if you prefer.
Pepper: You can use regular black pepper for this recipe or sub in some red pepper flakes if you want a little bit of a kick.
Optional Add-Ins:
  • Finely diced jalapeno pepper
  • Chopped fresh tomatoes
  • Chopped cucumber
  • Everything but the bagel seasoning
  • Dash of ground cumin and/or coriander 
  • Hot sauce or sriracha
Leftovers: Guacamole can brown quickly, even with the lime juice, so it’s best to store it tightly covered in a container in the refrigerator. You can layer plastic wrap right against the guacamole in your container, then cover it. This helps prevent the air from browning it. It'll keep for 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 58mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g
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