For the Love of Guacamole
By: Angela LeMoine
Published: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 8:12pm

Ingredients




2 ripe avocados
1 plum tomato, small diced
a handful of cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped red onion
juice from 1 lime, 2 if not very juicy
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Now to get that thing opened up and get the yummy goodness out. With a sharp knife push into the avocado until you hit the pit then cut all the way around. Twist the two sides in opposite directions and pull apart. Slice the inside in both vertical and horizontal direction. 2 In a bowl squeeze the juice of one lime. Using a spoon scoop out the cubes into the bowl. Toss the avocado to coat. The acidity will prevent the avocado from oxidizing, or turning brown. 3 Now that pit. Using a sharp knife, with the avocado resting on the counter of a flat dish not in your hand, tap the blade firmly into the pit. Twist the knife and pull the pit out. Repeat the above steps. Now get a potato masher and mash the avocados to your desired consistency. I prefer somewhere between smooth and chunky.  Toss in the remaining ingredients and mix until combined.

About

I am a huge lover of guacamole!!! It is super simple to make and trust me will cost you a lot less then what they charge in a restaurant! This recipe is super flexible so if you want more or less of any flavor go ahead and adjust to your palette. I add a decent amount of cilantro but cilantro seems to be one of those ingredients that people either love or hate so if you've never had it before, try a piece before adding it.
*Note guacamole is one of those things best made just prior to serving. If made a few hours ahead press plastic wrap directly on top of the guacamole not allowing air to touch it. Then add another piece of plastic wrap over the top of the bowl*