Easy Authentic Guacamole

Submitted by AmyZoe

"Simple and delicious. Recipe courtesy of Fave, Everyday Recipes Made Lighter. Serving size is estimated."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄2 small onion, very finely chopped
• 2 serrano chilies (stemmed and seeded, finely chopped) or 1 jalapeno (stemmed and seeded, finely chopped)
• 1 medium tomatoes, cored and finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 10 sprigs cilantro, chopped
• 3 medium avocados
• salt, to taste
• 1⁄2 lime, fresh squeezed

directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix onions, chilies, tomato, garlic, and cilantro.
2. Remove the pit and peel on the avocado and cut into small pieces.
3. Lightly mash the avocado with onion mixture.
4. Flavor with salt.
5. Then add the lime juice.
6. Return the avocado pits to the guacamole (keeps it from turning black) and cover with a sheet of plastic wrap.
7. Make sure to press it directly against the surface all over.
8. Set aside or refrigerate to let flavors blend.
9. When ready to serve, add whole sprigs of cilantro for garnish.
10. Serve with tortilla chips or mound over shredded lettuce for a different salad.