Omit the serrano pepper for a more mild guacamole.

• Slice open avocados, remove pit, and scrape out flesh. Mash avocado flesh with a potato masher or fork.

• Finely chop onion, tomato, and cilantro.

• Remove seeds from serrano pepper and finely mince.

• Mix all ingredients.

Thank You, Aztec Civilization

Guacamole was invented by the Aztec people. It is believed that the higher-fat content of the avocado was an important part of the otherwise relatively low-fat Aztec diet. The mash that we know of today is surprisingly similar to what the Aztecs savored in their day.