Fresh Guacamole
This guacamole is simple to make with a few fresh ingredients. It is sure to be a family favorite for a Taco Tuesday or served as an appetizer for a Cinco de Mayo celebration!
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 4 medium avocados (enough to equal 2 cups diced)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño, minced
- 1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, jalapeño and scallions. Allow the mixture to sit while you prepare the avocados.
- Slice the avocados in half and remove the pits. Without piercing the skin, use the tip of your knife to score the flesh into small squares. Scoop out the diced avocado with a spoon into a medium sized bowl.
- Add the scallion mixture, cumin, garlic powder and kosher salt to the bowl of avocado and mash until you have your desired guacamole texture.
- Gently fold in the chopped cilantro and season to taste with more kosher salt.
- It can be served immediately with tortilla chips, but I recommend refrigerating the guacamole for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors marry. Place in an airtight container, using a spatula, press the guacamole evenly into the container, making sure that there are no pockets of air. Next, press plastic wrap directly on the top surface of the guacamole to prevent browning and seal the container with a tight fitting lid.
Find it online: https://cookwhatmatters.com/guacamole/