CLASSIC GUACAMOLE

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Traditionally made in a molcajete (basalt grinding bowl) and mashed with a tejolote (stone grinding tool/pestle). Guacamole should be served within 4 hours after it is prepared for the best color and freshest taste. From 1,000 Mexican Recipes.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large ripe avocados (Hass variety preferred)
1/4 medium white onion, finely chopped
2 serrano chilies, finely chopped with seeds
1/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Cut the avocados in half and remove the seeds.
  • Hold 1 avocado half in the palm of one hand and with the other hand, mash the avocado in its shell with a fork; then scoop the avocado into a bowl with a spoon, scraping out the creamy pulp.
  • Discard the shell and repeat with the remaining avocado halves.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix well; cover tightly with plastic wrap to prevent discoloration.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.9, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 5.1, Sodium 309.7, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 16.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 5.1

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