Perfect Guacamole

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 lime, juiced
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Mash the avocados in a bowl with a fork or potato masher until it reaches desired consistency.
2. Add the onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice and mix together.
3. Season with salt to taste.
4. Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or nachos.

Interesting Facts

• Guacamole is believed to have originated in Mexico.
• The name guacamole comes from a Nahuatl word meaning “avocado sauce.”
• Avocado is a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins.