Whip up this versatile rich, creamy avocado concoction in minutes for a delicious taco topping, dip, sandwich bread, or side dish.
Avocados are heart healthy, have beneficial fats, and are chock full of vitamins and fiber.
EQUIPMENT: molcajete
Authentic Guacamole
Cuisine: MexicanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
40
minutesIngredients
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic from a tube
1 jalapeño, halved, ribs and seeds removed, and finely chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 ripe large avocados
1 San Marzano or roma tomato, chopped into 1/4 inch dice
Directions
- Squeeze lime juice into molcajete or medium-sized bowl.
- Add pinch of salt.
- Mash garlic, jalapeño, 1/2 of onions and 1/2 of cilantro into lime juice.
- Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into bowl with lime juice mixture.
- Use a whisk or potato masher to smush avocado until it becomes a chunky mixture.
- Thoroughly mix in a little salt at a time to elevate the flavor of the avocado, taking care not to mash chunks.
- Gently fold in remaining ingredients.
- Press a double layer of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole to keep it from browning until ready to serve.
Tags
avocado