The BEST Guacamole Recipe – Easy & Fresh!

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 ripe avocados that are slightly soft but not overly soft.

Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, avoiding the pit.

Remove the pit by hitting it with a knife and twisting it out.

Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl using a large spoon.

Mash the avocados with a fork to your desired consistency, using the sides of the bowl to help.

Add the juice of half a lime to the mashed avocado.

Stir in 1/4 cup of chunky salsa instead of fresh vegetables.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt and mix everything together.

Taste the guacamole and adjust seasoning as needed.

Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and enjoy.

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