Ripe avocados mashed until chunky with lime zest and juice, red onion, cilantro, garlic and jalapeño. It takes about 20 minutes with no cooking; make it just before serving with tortilla chips, tacos or grilled meat, while the avocado is still bright green.
Adapted from Damn Delicious
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Ingredients
Loading serving controls…- 4 medium ripe avocados (halved, seeded and peeled)
- 0.3 cup finely chopped red or white onion
- 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro leaves (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper (finely diced, optional)
- 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 firm Roma tomato (seeded and diced, optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Place the prepared avocados in a medium bowl and mash with a large fork until chunky or your preferred consistency.
- 2
Stir in the onion, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, jalapeño and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, then taste and add more lime juice or salt if needed.
- 3
Stir in tomatoes, if using.
- 4
Serve immediately with tortilla chips. To store, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to limit browning and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
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