Recipe and source notes

Classic Guacamole

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe Hass avocados, halved
  • 1/4 cup red or yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Make it step by step

  1. Remove the pit from the avocado halves. Using a tablespoon, scoop out the avocados and place in a small mixing bowl. Using a fork, gently mash the avocados.
  2. Add the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and cilantro (if using). Mix well.
  3. Add the salt and cayenne pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste as needed and serve.

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Adapted from Foodista by Simmer + Sauce, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.

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