How to make homemade Guacamole

ripe avocados

🥗Healthier: avocado puree

💰Cheaper: frozen avocado

Frozen avocado can be more affordable and still nutritious.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is often cheaper and can provide a similar tang.

cilantro

💰Cheaper: parsley

Parsley is a budget-friendly herb that can substitute cilantro.

Check if avocados are soft enough to use; if hard, store in a brown paper bag for 3-4 days to ripen.

Cut the avocados lengthwise and twist to separate the halves.

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

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

Chop about 1/2 of a white onion finely and add it to the bowl.

Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and grind in some black pepper to taste.

Add salt to the mixture, adjusting according to preference.

Mash the avocados with a fork to your desired consistency, not too creamy.

Slice and remove the watery middle part of 1 roma tomato, then chop it into pieces and add to the bowl.

Chop some cilantro, removing large stems, and add it to the mixture.

Carefully fold in the chopped tomatoes and cilantro without mashing them.

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