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Classsic Guacamole

Classic Guacamole

2 ripe Hass avocados

½ Spanish onion, diced

1 chopped jalapeno

Juice of 1 lime

Salt, to taste

1 plum tomato, diced

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Spoon the flesh out of the ripe avocados, cut into medium chunks, and set aside in a bowl.

In another bowl, marinate the diced onion and jalapeno with the lime juice and a pinch of salt for 3 minutes, then add the diced tomato, cilantro and avocados.

Mash all the ingredients together, to consistency you prefer; check the seasoning. Serve with warm tortillas or chips.

Makes 4 servings.