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my favorite easy homemade guacamole by the jam jar kitchen

My Favorite Homemade Guacamole

Using fresh ingredients prepared well, this recipe for my favorite homemade guacamole is the perfect summer appetizer, snack or side dish that will have you and your guests coming back for more.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Appetizer, Condiment, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 16 servings

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board and knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small white onion, minced about ⅓rd cup
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed or finely minced
  • 1 small Roma tomato, finely diced
  • 3-4 small limes, juiced about 1-2 tbsp
  • 2 large avocados about 4 small avocados
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, add onion, garlic and tomato. Squeeze in the juice of 3-4 small limes (1-2 tbsp) and ½ tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper. Mix to combine and allow to marinate 2-3 minutes before adding the other ingredients.
  • Slice your avocados in half and carefully remove the pits. Take a large spoon and place it between the flesh of the avocado and outer peel. Scoop out the flesh and add to the bowl with the onions, garlic, tomato.
    Use a fork to gently mash the avocado into the other ingredients. Add jalapeno and cilantro and mix to combine until your desired texture is reached.
  • Taste the guacamole and add additional salt & pepper (very important) or lime juice if desired.
    Serve with tortilla chips, sliced veggies, on sandwiches or however you like it! Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe can easily be double or even tripled to feed a crowd. 
Keyword avocado, Easy, Low-carb, Paleo, texas, Whole30
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