Guacamole

Guacamole
Guacamole
Use a mortar and pestle to make this guacamole, which is brightened with fresh lime juice and zest. If you don't own a mortar and pestle, vigorously mash the ingredients in a bowl with a fork.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 1/2 cups
Mexican Condiment/Spread Onion Tomato Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Cinco de Mayo Avocado Low Cholesterol Vegan Jalapeño Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup minced white onion
  • tortilla chips (for serving)
  • Carbohydrate 14 g(5%)
  • Fat 22 g(34%)
  • Fiber 10 g(42%)
  • Protein 3 g(6%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(16%)
  • Sodium 407 mg(17%)
  • Calories 247

Preparation Combine 2 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, onion, and 1 tablespoon jalapeño in a mortar or a large bowl; season with salt and mash with a pestle or the back of a fork until a coarse paste forms. Using a small knife, cut flesh (not skin) of each avocado lengthwise into 4 strips, then crosswise 4 or 5 times, forming cubes. Using a spoon, scoop cubes out of peel and into mortar with onion mixture. Mash until slightly chunky. Mix in remaining cilantro and jalapeño along with the tomato, lime juice, and zest. Season to taste with salt. Serve with tortilla chips. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Press plastic wrap on surface of guacamole and chill.

Preparation Combine 2 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, onion, and 1 tablespoon jalapeño in a mortar or a large bowl; season with salt and mash with a pestle or the back of a fork until a coarse paste forms. Using a small knife, cut flesh (not skin) of each avocado lengthwise into 4 strips, then crosswise 4 or 5 times, forming cubes. Using a spoon, scoop cubes out of peel and into mortar with onion mixture. Mash until slightly chunky. Mix in remaining cilantro and jalapeño along with the tomato, lime juice, and zest. Season to taste with salt. Serve with tortilla chips. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Press plastic wrap on surface of guacamole and chill.