Simple Guacamole Recipe

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"This homemade guacamole is pretty basic, but it always gets compliments," shares Heidi Main of Anchorage, Alaska. A jar of salsa makes it a breeze to stir up and serve with crunchy tortilla chips for a effortless appetizer.

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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ripe avocados
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • Peel and chop avocados; place in a small bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Add salsa and salt; mash coarsely with a fork. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 1-1/2 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons guacamole equals 53 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 51 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Simple Guacamole published in Quick Cooking March/April 2002, p11

Tip

Keep Guacamole Fresh

I like to make guacamole ahead of time for my favorite chicken quesadillas. I’ve found that if the avocado pit is added to the guacamole and the dish is covered, the guacamole retains its pretty, green color. —Pam Ubl, Coon Rapids, Minnesota

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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by ashfirst1

Good Simple recipe for a quick fix for the taste of guacamole...quick easy snack available at any time...thanks

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