Authentic Mexican Guacamole recipe

Guacamole, the Mexican treat made from avocado that also happens to be vegan is a staple of premium chip dips.  As an avid fan of vegan snack foods I feel pretty ashamed that I haven’t tried to make guacamole from scratch.

I hope to change that with the following recipe.
Guacamole, the Mexican treat made from avocado that also happens to be vegan is a staple of premium chip dips.  As an avid fan of vegan snack foods I feel pretty ashamed that I haven’t tried to make guacamole from scratch.

I hope to change that with the following recipe.

Ingredients

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• 1/2 small white onion

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• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers

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• 1 medium ripe tomato

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• 3 medium ripe Hass avocados

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• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

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• Salt to taste

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• Fresh cilantro sprigs to garnish

Directions

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1. Using a hand grater, grate the onion, peppers and tomato into a medium-sized bowl, using the coarsest cutting side.

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2. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and scoop out the flesh with a spoon and into the bowl with the onion mixture.

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3. Use a large fork to mash the ingredients together until smooth but still lumpy.

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4. Add in the cilantro, lime juice and a few pinches of salt, and mix to blend.

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5. Garnish with the fresh cilantro sprigs and serve immediately.