Guacamole

Name: Guacamole
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
Ingredients: 2 medium ripe avocados, halved, seeded and peeled; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 small tomato, seeded and finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This easy guacamole recipe rivals the tableside guac from your favorite restaurant. It only contains eight ingredients, so make sure each one is high-quality for the freshest results.

Ingredients

2 medium ripe avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 small tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, coarsely mash avocados with lime juice. Stir in the tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic and salt.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 31 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

Juicy tomatoes, spicy jalapeno pepper, tangy red onion and the refreshing juice from limes are mashed with creamy avocados to make a traditional and versatile guacamole dip. Put it on tacos and nachos, or pair it with plain ol' chips for an added flavor of richness. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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