Guacamole

 

#2 requested item for gatherings...can anyone guess what the #1 requested item is?

• 4 ripe avocados
• 2-3 tbs. finely diced red onion
• 1 clove garlic finely diced
• 1 finely diced jalapeno, de-seeded
• 1-2 medium sized tomatoes, de-seeded and diced
• 1/3 cup or more of fresh chopped cilantro
• 3-4 tbs. lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Mix the red onion, garlic, jalapeno, tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice in a container with a lid. Add a few dashes of salt and pepper, making sure not to add too much. Let the flavors meld for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator. When it is almost time to eat, add the avocados along with additional lime juice, salt and pepper if necessary. Stir until some of the avocado breaks down a bit, but leaving chunks of avocado so it isn't too mushy. If you prefer more heat, add hot pepper flakes to the vegetable base the night before.

Tip: I prefer cutting the avocados in half and then scoring them on the inside (vertically and horizontally) and then scooping out the insides with a spoon. This will result in a bunch of small avocado squares and a guacamole with a good consistency.

Serve With:
Chips
Sandwiches
Veggie Sticks
Mexican Food