Guacamole

Enjoy this easy and delicious guacamole as a topping or a dip. Thanks to the Latin Heritage Workgroup for their assistance.

Prep time: 20 minutes

Makes: 2 cups

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded and scooped from peel
2 Tablespoons finely diced onion (try red)
1 cup chopped tomato (optional)
1 Tablespoon chopped hot pepper (try serrano or jalapeño)
2 Tablespoons lime juice
¼ to ½ teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh produce before preparing.
  3. In a medium bowl, mash the avocado to the texture you like.
  4. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes:
  • For more heat, add more hot pepper. For less heat, try adding chopped bell pepper.
  • Enjoy as a dip or a topping for tacos, quesadillas or a grain bowl.

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