RECIPE: Easy Guacamole

Guacamole is one of the simplest dips to make as it requires no cooking skill whatsoever. It is also a good way to make use of any ripe avocados you have in your refrigerator. These are packed with nutrients, meaning they are a fantastic ingredient to include in a healthy, balanced diet. Guacamole is delicious served as an accompaniment to salads, crudites, or tortilla chips. It is perfect for a snack or as an addition to a buffet table. This dip is also cheap to make and is suitable for vegetarians. Here is how to make guacamole. 

Ingredients for Guacamole

• 2 avocados
• 1 small red onion
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and black pepper

How to Make Guacamole

1. Remove the stones and skin from the avocados and roughly chop’
2. Finely chop the red onion.
3. Cut the lime in half and use a juicer to remove the juice,
4. Put the avocados in a bowl and squash with the back of a fork until you get the consistency you prefer.
5. Add the finely chopped red onion, the crushed garlic and the lime juice.
6. Mix the ingredients together and add salt and black pepper to taste. 

Tips

• If you want a smoother consistency, use a blender to pulp the avocado flesh.
• Spice it up with a chopped chilli if you want a kick to your dip.

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