Perfect Guacamole Recipe

ripe avocados

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: frozen avocado

Avocado oil is healthier for cooking, while frozen avocado is budget-friendly.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a more affordable alternative.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley can be used as a budget-friendly herb substitute.

Soak 1/4 cup chopped onion in cold water for a few minutes to tone down the rawness while keeping it crisp.

Prepare the other ingredients: chop 1 small tomato and roughly chop 1/4 cup of cilantro leaves.

Select 3 medium ripe avocados.

Use a knife to remove the pit from the avocados, or use a spoon if preferred.

Scoop the avocado flesh into a big bowl using a spoon.

Gently mash the avocado with a fork, leaving some larger bits for texture.

Add 1/2 lime or 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice to the mashed avocado.

Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of salt and stir a few times.

Drain and rinse the soaked onion, then add it to the avocado mixture.

Toss in the chopped cilantro and tomato.

Optionally, add finely chopped jalapeño for heat, removing seeds and membrane for milder guacamole or leaving them intact for spicier guacamole.

Give the guacamole a few more stirs to combine all ingredients.

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