Simple Homemade Guacamole

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper adds crunch without the heat.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon offers similar acidity, vinegar is cost-effective.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a fresh flavor, spinach adds greens.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion is milder, white onion is more economical.

Pick out 2 ripe avocados that are darker in color and have a little give to them.

Cut the avocado lengthwise around the pit, twist to separate the halves, and remove the pit.

Use a spoon to scoop the avocado flesh from the skin into a mixing bowl.

Dice the avocado and mash it slightly with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.

Juice half a lime (about 1 tablespoon) over the diced avocado to prevent browning.

Prepare the other ingredients: slice and dice jalapeños, and chop 2 small Roma tomatoes, reserving some for garnish.

Add about 1 tablespoon of diced jalapeños to the bowl.

Add about 1/4 cup of chopped red onion to the bowl.

Start with 1/2 teaspoon of fine grind sea salt, adjusting to taste later.

Mix all the ingredients together gently, tasting for seasoning with chips to balance the saltiness.

Add about 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro if desired, reserving some for garnish.

Taste the guacamole and adjust lime and salt as needed, adding a pinch of salt if necessary.

If not serving immediately, cover with plastic wrap pressed down to minimize air exposure, or place the pit in the guacamole to help prevent browning.

Garnish with reserved tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro before serving.

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