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Perfect Guacamole

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 2 Tbsp minced onion
  
• 1 medium jalapeno
  
• 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
  
• 2 tsp fresh coriander (do not substitute ground)
  
• Juice of 1/2 lime
  
• 2 large ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
  
• 1 large tomato -- peeled, seeded, and chopped
  
• Salt and extra lime juice to taste
  
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• Tortilla chips
  






Instructions



1. Combine 1-1/2 tablespoons onion with jalapeno, garlic, coriander, and juice of 1/2 lime in the work bowl of a food processor or blender. Chop ingredients using the pulse button or the on-off switch until mixture is almost pureed. Turn mixture into a mixing bowl.
   
   
2. Mash avocado into jalapeno-onion mixture with a fork. Add chopped tomato and remaining minced onion to avocado mixture; stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and additional lime juice.
   
   Serve chilled or at room temperature with tortilla chips.
   
   Makes 4 to 6 servings.
   
   






Final Comments


Guacamole can be prepared several hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Lime juice sprinkled over the guacamole will prevent the mixture from darkening.