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May 2011

Guacamole

By Bon Appétit Test KitchenPhotography by Christopher Baker

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Guacamole is the world's most perfect food. Yep, we said it. Now get yourself another bag of chips—you're going to need it after this recipe.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 1/2 cups Servings

Ingredients

5

Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, divided

1

/4 cup minced white onion

1

large jalapeño, seeded, minced, divided

Kosher salt

6

medium or 4 large avocados (about 3 lb. total), halved, pitted

1

medium tomato, cored, chopped

3

Tbsp. fresh lime juice

1

tsp. lime zest

Tortilla chips (for serving)

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Preparation

  1. Combine 2 1/2 Tbsp. cilantro, onion, and 1 Tbsp. jalapeño in a mortar or a large bowl; season with salt and mash with a pestle or the back of a fork until a coarse paste forms. Using a small knife, cut flesh (not skin) of each avocado lengthwise into 4 strips, then crosswise 4 or 5 times, forming cubes. Using a spoon, scoop cubes out of peel and into mortar with onion mixture. Mash until slightly chunky. Mix in remaining cilantro and jalapeño along with the tomato, lime juice, and zest. Season to taste with salt. Serve with tortilla chips. DO AHEAD Can be made 4 hours ahead. Press plastic wrap on surface of guacamole and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

1/4 cup contains (Analysis contains 1 oz. corn tortilla chips per serving.): Calories (kcal) 214.4 %Calories from Fat 53.3 Fat (g) 12.7 Saturated Fat (g) 1.7 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 23.7 Dietary Fiber (g) 4.5 Total Sugars (g) 0.9 Net Carbs (g) 19.2 Protein (g) 3.0 Sodium (mg) 84.2
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