Ole! Guacamole With Key Lime
My recipe for guacamole.
INGREDIENTS
NutritionFRESH QUACAMOLE RECIPE FOR PURISTS
- 4fresh ripe medium avocados
- 2teaspoons freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 1
FAVORITE ADD-IN INGREDIENTS FOR PURISTS
- 2teaspoons finely minced fresh onions
- 2
- 1dash garlic powder
- 1dash ground black pepper
FAVORITE ADD-IN INGREDIENTS FOR NON-PURISTS
- 2
- 2
- 2tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
- 2chopped pickled jalapeno peppers (or 1 teaspoon brine)
- 2
- 1⁄4teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄4teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄4teaspoon crushed Mexican oregano
- 1⁄4teaspoon ground black pepper
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DIRECTIONS
- CUT four fresh ripe avocados in half lengthwise using a small sharp or serrated knife; separate halves.
- REMOVE the pits and the top inner stems from avocados.
- SCOOP out or squeeze avocado pulp into a bowl.
- SQUEEZE fresh Key lime juice, removing seeds; measure 2 teaspoons juice, pouring it over the avocado pulp in bowl.
- MASH the avocado pulp with a fork, alternately stirring, avoiding over-mashing.
- MINCE fresh onion finely if adding onion; measure 2 teaspoons minced onion into the bowl (OR use 1/4 teaspoon onion powder if you must).
- SPRINKLE or measure 1 teaspoon margarita (kosher) salt to taste (if desired, you may also add 1 dash ground black pepper, and 1 dash garlic powder).
- STIR with a fork until combined and creamy.
- SERVE and enjoy this great-tasting fresh quacamole with your favorite tortilla chips and Mexican foods!
- SNAP your fingers and shout "OLE!".
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