Basic Guacamole

Name: Basic Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 hass avocados (about 7 oz. each), preferably organic; 1 serrano chile, stemmed and minced; 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional); 2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion; 2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded tomato; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish; 2 - 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice, plus 1 lime cut into wedges; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; 1 bag good-quality tortilla chips

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Updated:: Jul 13, 2017
Original:: Dec 28, 2011

15minPrep Time
6Servings

Ingredients

4 hass avocados (about 7 oz. each), preferably organic
1 serrano chile, stemmed and minced
1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded tomato
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
2 - 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice, plus 1 lime cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 bag good-quality tortilla chips

Preparation

In a medium bowl, mash the avocado flesh with a fork until somewhat chunky (not smooth). One at a time, gently stir in the chile, garlic, onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface and let sit for about 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.

Season with salt to taste (remember that tortilla chips are salty). Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl, garnish with a sprinkle of cilantro and serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips.