Easy Guacamole
This is very yummy - even DH likes it!! (and he's a verrrrry picky eater!) Don't make it too far ahead of time, though, as it will turn brown if left too long in the fridge.
2 avocados
2-3 roma tomatoes (or 1/2 large tomato), finely chopped
2-3 Tbsp. onion, finely diced (or onion powder)
1-2 cloves garlic, minced (or garlic powder)
salt and pepper
juice of 1 lemon (or lime, or even vinegar)
In a medium bowl, mash the peeled and pitted avocado (you can use a fork or potato masher...just make sure the avocado is really ripe before attempting so you don't break the potato masher like my DH did!).
Mix in the chopped tomato, diced onion, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
Slowly add in lemon juice - just enough to keep the avocado from turning brown and give the guacamole a little zing - not enough to make it soupy.
I have made this with the onion and garlic powder and vinegar instead of lemon juice (when I was feeling lazy, and it was just for us for a snack). It still tastes good, but it doesn't have the same textural appeal.
ETA: Sorry, I forgot to say.....serve with tortilla chips - either storebought or homemade. We like the baked kind, so we have a great healthy snack that really hits the spot!
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