Guacamole
Total Time
20 Minutes
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(31)
Ingredients
4-6 servings
- 3 large avocados, halved and pitted
- 1½ tablespoons lime juice, from 1 lime, plus more to taste
- Heaping ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 scallions, white and light green parts only, very thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon minced garlic, from 1 clove (optional)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (about 2½ tablespoons; see note)
- 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
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Preparation
Chef’s notes
To prepare the jalapeño, use a small knife to slice straight down along one side, removing just the flesh. Turn the pepper and repeat with the remaining sides. All of the seeds and most of the veins -- the extra hot stuff -- should remain in the core. Mince the flesh and reserve the core in case you want to add more heat to your guacamole. Try to minimize contact with the seeds and be sure to wash your hands well after cutting the pepper; definitely do not touch your eyes.