Guacamole

2 large, ripe avocados 1 medium-sized red tomato

1 small yellow onion

½ cup canned jalapeño peppers

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and pry out the pits. Remove the peels and cut the avocados into 1-inch pieces. Mash with a fork.

  • Cut the tomato into ½-inch pieces. Remove the skin from the onion and cut into ¼-inch pieces. Drain off the liquid from the jalapeño peppers and cut the peppers into ¼-inch pieces.

  • Combine all the ingredients; mix well.

Serves 8

This is a wonderful topping for potatoes and meat dishes as well as a popular dip for tostadas and raw vegetables.

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