Traditional Mexican Guacamole with Angie

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green chili

Bell pepper adds crunch with fewer calories.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity with a different flavor.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion offers a milder taste.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dill

Parsley gives a fresh flavor, though different.

Cut the white onion into small pieces.

Remove the seeds from the tomato and chop it into small pieces.

Chop the jalapeño, removing seeds if you want less heat.

Chop the cilantro.

Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit.

Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl.

Add the chopped onion, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro to the bowl.

Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to the mixture.

Mix everything together until combined, keeping it chunky.

Add lime juice just before serving to maintain its flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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