Simple Guacamole Recipe

Simple Guacamole Recipe Rating 5

"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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Simple Guacamole Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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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.

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Simple Guacamole 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 Jul. 11, 2011 by eli05

So easy and so yummy. Tip keep 1 of the avocado seeds to put in the guacamole to keep it from turning brown


Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2010 by smilejes

This recipe is so easy and really delicious. You can do a lot with only a few ingredients here!


Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2010 by cdbdga

This is the only guacamole recipe I make. It's a perfect blend.


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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