Guacamole

While storing in the refrigerator, keep your guacamole from changing color by placing a layer of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the mixture.

5 ripe avocados

2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped

1 garlic clove, pressed

3/4 teaspoon salt

Tortilla chips

 Cut avocados in half. 

Scoop pulp into a bowl, and mash with a potato masher or fork until slightly chunky. Stir in chopped red onion and next 4 ingredients. 

Cover with plastic wrap,

 allowing wrap to touch mixture, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Serve guacamole with tortilla chips.

Cilantro Guacamole: 

Mash avocado, and stir in ingredients as directed. Stir in 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro and an additional 1 Tbsp. lime juice. Cover mixture, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

Southern Living

MAY 2007

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