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Perfect Guacamole

a bowl of homemade guacamole with red onion, jalapeño and cilantro surrounded by tortilla chips
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  0 min

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup finely minced red onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Corn tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Method

  1. Place the avocados in a medium bowl. Using a fork, smash the avocados to your preference.

  2. Stir in the garlic, pepper, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt until incorporated.

  3. Serve with tortilla chips, if using.