How To Make Guacamole (Step-By-Step)

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.

Gather half a bunch of cilantro, 6 avocados, 1 diced red onion, 2 seeded and diced jalapenos, lime juice, kosher salt, and Latino five-spice or cumin.

Soak the diced red onions in lime juice for about 5 to 10 minutes.

In a bowl, combine the avocados, soaked red onions, jalapenos, Latino five-spice (or cumin if preferred), and lime juice.

Season the mixture heavily with kosher salt.

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.

To prevent browning, pack the guacamole tightly in the bowl and bang it a little to remove air pockets.

Cover the guacamole with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to minimize air exposure.

Store the guacamole in the fridge for a couple of days.

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