Appetizer: Mexico – Guacamole (Guacamole)

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Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 0 min

Total 10 min

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados
1 small tomato, seeded and finely diced
2 tbsp (30 ml) finely chopped red onion
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

1. Halve and pit the avocados, scoop flesh into a bowl and mash to desired texture.
2. Fold in diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, and lime juice.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste and adjust lime as needed.
4. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic touching the surface to prevent browning, and serve with tortilla chips.