Easy Guacamole Dip

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   1 Cut avocados in half. Remove seed. Scoop out avacado from the peel, put in a mixing bowl. (See How to Cut and Peel an Avocado.)

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   2 Using a fork, mash the avocado. Add the chopped onion, cilantro, lime or lemon, salt and pepper and mash some more. Chili peppers vary individually in their hotness. So, start with a half of one chili pepper and add to the guacamole to your desired degree of hotness. Be careful handling the peppers; wash your hands thoroughly after handling and do not touch your eyes or the area near your eyes with your hands for several hours.

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   Keep the tomatoes separate until ready to serve.

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   Remember that much of this is done to taste because of the variability in the fresh ingredients. Start with this recipe and adjust to your taste.

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   3 Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole to prevent oxidation from the air reaching it. Refrigerate until ready.

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   4 Just before serving, add the chopped tomato to the guacamole and mix.

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   Variations

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   For a very quick guacamole just take a 1/4 cup of salsa and mix it in with your mashed avocados.

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   You don't need to have tomatoes in your guacamole.

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    To extend a limited supply of avocados, add either sour cream or cottage cheese to your guacamole dip. Purists may be horrified, but so what? It tastes great. In fact, guacamole with a little cottage cheese added to it is my favorite.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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