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Classic Guacamole

Good guacamole relies on soft, ripe avocados. The Hass variety has a buttery flesh with delicate herbal flavor. If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, crush the first four ingredients in a bowl with a wooden spoon, then use a fork to mash the guacamole.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 1/4 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired)
Coarse salt
1 ripe Hass avocado
Juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons finely chopped, seeded tomato (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    With a large mortar and pestle, mash onion, 1 tablespoon cilantro, jalapeño, and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt until smooth and juicy.

    Step 2

    Cut avocado in half lengthwise, and remove pit. Score into cubes, then use a spoon to scoop out flesh into mortar. Mash slightly (avocado should remain somewhat chunky). Stir in lime juice, tomato (if using), and remaining tablespoon cilantro. Season with more salt, as desired. Serve immediately.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 3

    (Per 1/4-cup serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 56

    Step 5

    Saturated Fat: .7g

    Step 6

    Unsaturated Fat: 3.9g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 3.4g

    Step 9

    Protein: .8g

    Step 10

    Sodium: 88mg

    Step 11

    Fiber: 2.4g

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