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Sunday, May 27, 2012

The Ultimate Homemade Guacamole Recipe

My family loves homemade Guacamole so today I am sharing this great recipe with all of you. It is one of the best homemade Guacamole's that I have ever tried! The recipe makes 6 servings.

Ultimate Homemade Guacamole Recipe

•3 Haas avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
•1 lime, juiced
•1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
•1/2 medium red onion, diced
•2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
•1 jalapeno seeded and diced
•2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
•1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

Preparation: In a large bowl place the scooped avocado pulp and lime juice, toss to coat. Drain, and reserve the lime juice, after all of the avocados have been coated. Using a potato masher add the salt and mash. Then, fold in the onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved lime juice. Let sit at room temperature for ½ hour and then serve.