Healthy Guacamole Recipe

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.

Take the avocados and remove the pit.

Score the flesh of the avocados into chunks.

Scoop the avocado chunks into a mixing bowl.

Thinly slice the scallions.

Remove the seeds and membrane from the jalapeño.

Slice the jalapeño into thin strips and then dice them.

Add the scallions, diced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro into the bowl with the avocado.

Add salt and crushed red pepper to the bowl.

Mash the mixture with a fork until combined.

Scoop the guacamole into a serving bowl and serve with crudites or tortilla chips.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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