HOW TO MAKE BEST EVER GUACAMOLE - 3 EASY WAYS

ripe avocados

🥗Healthier: avocado puree

💰Cheaper: frozen avocado

Frozen avocado can be more affordable and still nutritious.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is often cheaper and can provide a similar tang.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley is a budget-friendly herb that can substitute cilantro.

Choose ripe avocados by gently pressing them; they should feel soft but not mushy.

Remove the pit safely by cutting the avocado in half, inserting the knife into the pit, and twisting to remove it.

Use a spoon or a fruit scoop to remove the avocado flesh from the skin.

Mash 3 large avocados in a large mixing bowl with a potato masher, leaving some texture for chunkiness.

Add 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice directly over the mashed avocado to prevent browning.

Finely chop 1/2 large white onion and add it to the bowl.

Chop 1 medium tomato, optionally deseeding it to reduce excess juice, and add it to the bowl.

Chop 1/3 bunch of cilantro (about 1/2 cup) and add it to the bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients gently to combine, being careful not to overmix.

If not serving immediately, cover the guacamole with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent browning.

For a roasted corn guacamole, mash 3 more avocados and add 3 tablespoons of lime juice.

Add roasted corn kernels from 2 ears of corn, and mix in 1/2 a red onion, 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin.

For a spicy guacamole, mash 3 more avocados and add lime juice, 1/2 a white onion, 1 tomato, and 1/2 cup cilantro.

Chop 2 jalapeños or 1 serrano pepper, removing seeds if desired, and add to the mixture.

Add 2 cloves of garlic, minced, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin.

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