How to Make Easy Guacamole from Avocados

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By Gretchen Lee Bourquin
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Make Easy Guacamole from Avocados

Guacamole is a great addition to any Super Bowl party, and adds a little nutrition to an event that is often lacking in that area. Before you buy prepared guacamole, considered whipping up a fresh batch from scratch. It's easy!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 ripe avocado
1 tbs of lime juice
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp of onion powder
1 tsp of crushed red pepper
(optional) diced tomatoes, peppers, or onions

Step 1

Cut avocado lengthwise in half, remove pit and set it aside. Do not throw away pit. You will need it later. Scoop the inside of the avocado into a bowl. Throw away the peel.
Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice, two teaspoons of garlic powder, and one teaspoon each of onion powder and crushed red pepper. Mash well with a fork and stir until well blended. If you wish you may also run these ingredients through a food processor.
Step 3

If desired dice a small tomato, and a slice or two of bell peppers or onion and stir into your guacamole. Put the pit back into the bowl. This keeps the guacamole from turning brown.
Step 4

Serve guacamole with tortilla chips or add to recipes that call for guacamole. This should serve two people. Recipe will easier double, triple or more if preparing for a party or crowd.

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amylaine said

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on 2/3/2009 sounds yummy.

KuanShiYin said

on 1/30/2009 GREAT tip about the avocado pit. I hadn't thought of adding a little garlic to the guacamole but that's a great tip, too.

{adding to my favorites; thanks!}