Best At Fresh Recipes: Our Easy Guacamole Recipe

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 the firmness of the avocados; if it gives a little, it's ready to use.

Cut the avocado in half around the pit, twist apart, and remove the pit with a spoon.

Scoop out the contents of both avocado halves into a bowl using a spoon.

Mash the avocados with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.

Cut off the top end of the red onion and slice it in half through the root.

Peel off the outer layer of the onion, leaving the root intact.

Make cuts into the onion and then slice across to create small chunks, using about a third of the onion.

Chop half a tomato by removing the stem end, slicing from top to bottom, stacking, and dicing.

Clean the workspace before moving on to the garlic.

Remove the papery skin from a garlic bulb and cut the end off a clove.

Press the clove to loosen the skin, then use a garlic press to add it to the bowl.

Prepare the jalapeno by wearing sandwich bags on hands to avoid heat; slice it in half and remove half of the seeds and pulp.

Slice the jalapeno into small strips and add to the bowl.

Wash a handful of cilantro, removing any yellowed leaves and extra stems, and blot dry with paper towels.

Chop the cilantro finely and add it to the bowl.

Squeeze lemon juice into the mixture, starting with a small amount and adding to taste, ensuring no seeds get in.

Mix all ingredients together until evenly distributed.

Taste the guacamole with chips to check for flavor and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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