How to Prep an Avocado and Make the Best Guacamole | Test Kitchen Kids Takeover

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.

Hold one avocado in your palm and feel around it to check for ripeness.

Cut the avocado lengthwise with a butter knife until you meet the other end.

Twist the two halves to open them up and remove the pit by knocking it into a bowl with a spoon.

Scoop the avocado flesh into a separate bowl using the spoon, ensuring to get every bit of avocado.

Add lime zest and lime juice into the bowl with the avocado.

Use a whisk to mash the avocado to your desired consistency, either chunky or smooth.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and continue mashing to combine.

Cube one tomato and add it to the bowl.

Chop cilantro and thinly slice scallion, then add them to the bowl.

Use a rubber spatula to fold and mix all ingredients together until evenly combined.

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