How do you make a super simple guacamole? This is not only simple, but healthy, and so easy. Whether you are making it for Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday or just because you have a craving, it might become your favorite recipe too.
2-3small-medium Avocados | Ripebut firm, gives slightly under a tiny bit of pressure, if you remove the stem, it should be bright green. Halved, scooped and pitted.
½teaspoonseasoning salt | I use Lawry'smore or less to taste
Using a sharp knife, slice through the avocado to the pit all the way around, then scoop out the avocado flesh using a spoon, repeat with second avocado.
Mash slightly for more chunky guacamole, you will continue mixing as you add the various ingredients, which will natural smooth it out, we like ours a little chunky.
Toss in ¼ - ½ teaspoon garlic powder, a few shakes of Lawry's Seasoning salt (not too much, you can always add more salt, you can't remove it) and a tablespoon or two of your favorite salsa.
Add in fresh, chopped tomatoes (if desired), squeeze in half a lime, then taste. Adding a little more salt, lime or salsa if desired. Finally, stir in 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve immediatly with your favorite tortilla chips and salsa!
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Notes
This recipe doubles and triples easily, start with less of the salt and lime juice and taste until the flavors are just right. Optional to add ¼ teaspoon of onion powder, my salsa has onions in it, so I don't usually add. STORAGE: I typically make mine according to our needs and rarely have any leftover. It will last 1-3 days in the fridge, but really, can you resist it. Read below for tips on storing healthy guacamole. How to Keep Guacamole from turning brown:
Add lime or lemon juice to your guacamole, not only does the citrus add a lovely zest and zing to the dip, but it provides a barrier to the natural oxidation that happens when avocados are exposed to air.
If storing, smooth the guac as flat as possible, then place a piece of plastic wrap, directly on the surface. This will help slow the oxidation process.
If your guac develops a brown layer, it will not hurt you, either skim it off or just stir it in, you will have bright green guac once again.
Smooth the guacamole into a flat layer.
Pour a thin but visible layer of water or lemon/lime juice over the guacamole to form an air barrier.
Place a piece of plastic wrap onto the guacamole to prevent air pockets, or place in a sealed container.