CLASSIC GUACAMOLE

By LindaW1955

Ingredients

• 1 jalapeno OR 2 serranos peppers
• 1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 ripe avocados, pitted
• salt to taste
• 1-2 TBS fresh lime juice

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place chiles in small dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, turning every 1-2 minutes until they have softened, 5-10 minutes. Finely chop and place in large bowl.
2. Place chopped onion in strainer. Rinse under cold water; shake off excess water. Add to chiles
3. Add chopped tomatoe and cilantro to bowl. Use potato masher to mash avocados into coarse pulp, mixing in other ingredients as you go.
4. Taste and season w/ scant teasoon salt. Taste and add lime juice and additional salt as desired. Cover and chill for 30 minutes to develop flavors. Garnish w/ additional chopped onion, cilanto and tomato.