Jalapeno Guacamole

My love affair with guacamole is an undying one.

If you follow me on Pinterest, you’ve probably already discovered the fact that I’m addicted to avocado, and guacamole is no exception.

If there’s one thing that irks me about supermarkets and Mexican restaurants at home, it’s how much they charge for guacamole (or anything with avocado in it) and yet in many places in the world avocadoes are cheaper than many other fruits or vegetables, meaning that you get them with everything.

This, in itself, is one of my favourite things about being in Mexico right now. I have a plentiful supply of cheap, ripe, fresh avocados at my disposal constantly, which means it’s guacamole time!

This jalapeno guacamole has a bit of a kick to it, so if you don’t like spice, simply use the same recipe but omit the pepper. Both white or red onion can be used in this recipe, but onion-haters (I know there are a few of you out there!) can choose to leave that out.

I would recommend that if you aren’t using one to use the other, as the end product could be a bit bland otherwise. Also, feel free to garnish with cilantro if you wish – I don’t as I don’t like the flavour of cilantro in my guacamole.

Jalapeno Guacamole

Recipe by Julia

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ripe avocados

• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced

• 1/2 lime

• 1 small tomato, diced

• 1/2 small red or white onion, diced (optional)

Directions

• Slice the avocados, scoop out the flesh into a bowl and mash with a fork (or use a pestle and mortar for a less chunky appearance).
• Add to the bowl the jalapeno, tomato and onion (if using) and mix it all together.
• Squeeze the juice of the lime over the avocado mixture and stir to combine.
• Serve with crispy tortilla chips or as a garnish with tacos, fajitas or enchiladas. Note: If you are omitting the onion, be sparing with the amount of lime juice you use as it can overpower the flavour.