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Guacamole

A fresh homemade guacamole made with ripe avocados, cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and a touch of red pepper mashed until nearly smooth and chilled before serving.

Prep10 min
CookSee card
Servesabout 2 cups
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At the stove

Make the recipe

  1. Cutand open the avocados.
  2. Scoop the flesh into a bowl.
  3. Mashwith afork until nearly smooth.
  4. Chop the cherry tomatoes.
  5. Mince the onion and garlic.
  6. Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper, salt, and pepper.
  7. Mix until combined.
  8. Chill at least 1 hour, thenservewith homemade chips.
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