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Any day can be Cinco de Mayo with our delicious guacamole recipe!
Guacamole, a dip made from avocados, is originally from Mexico. The name is derived from two Aztec Nahuatl words - ahuacatl (avocado) and molli (sauce.) The trick to delicious guacamole is using good, ripe avocados. Check for ripeness by gently pressing the outside of the avocado, if there is a little give, the avocado is ripe. If there is a lot of give, the avocado may be past ripe and not good. Make 2-4 Servings. |
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Cut avocados in half. Remove seed. Scoop out avocado from the peel, put in a mixing bowl. |
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Using a fork, mash the avocado. |
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Add minced onion, cilantro, lime/lemon juice, salt and pepper and mash some more. |
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Chili peppers vary individually in spiciness. Start with half of one chili pepper, add to the guacamole to your desired degree of spiciness. |
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Cover guacamole with plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent oxidation from the air. |
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Refrigerate until ready to serve. |
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Just prior to serving, add chopped tomato and mix. |
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Serve with tortilla chips. |
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You will need the following items for this project: |
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2 ripe avocados |
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1/2 red onion, minced (about 1/2 cup) |
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1-2 Serrano chili peppers, stems and seeds removed, minced (if you like it hot!) |
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2 tbsp cilantro leaves, finely chopped |
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1 tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice |
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1/2 tsp coarse salts |
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Dash of freshly grated black pepper |
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1/2 ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped (optional) |
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Mixing bowl |
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Tortilla chips |
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