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Easy, Go-To Guacamole

This quick and easy guacamole is the perfect weekday snack or busy weeknight meal topping. (Plant-based tacos, nachos, quesadillas.....)

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, shelled and minced
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 dash sea salt
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, diced, optional

Instructions

  • Cut two avocados in half. Gently remove the pit from each and scoop avocado flesh into a large bowl. Discard pits and shells.
  • Using a masher or fork, mash avocado well.
  • Add in red onion, garlic, and tomatoes, and stir well. If you want to add jalapeños, add in now.
  • Squeeze in juice from half of a lime.
  • Add spices, one by one, mixing and tasting as you go. Start with a little of each and make sure you taste test to get a guac you love. (This is the key to perfect guac!) Serve immediately.