Guacamole

Yields 2 cups guacamole

Guacamole

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Ingredients

• 2 medium sized tomatoes
• 4 ripe avocados
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 - 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp to 1/4 cup of minced red onion
• 1 Tbsp of fresh lime juice (lemon juice will work, but lime is preferred)
• handful cilantro (leaves and tender stems), finely chopped

Instructions

1. Dice the tomatoes to 1/4 - 1/2 size. You want to be able to scoop this without the tomatoes falling off.
2. Put the diced tomatoes in a colander on a plate or over the sink. You want the tomatoes to drain some of that extra fluid to keep the guacamole firm and not too runny. If you really want to drain more liquid from the tomatoes, you can toss with salt, but I prefer them without this extra step.
3. While the tomatoes are resting, peel, pit, and mash the avocados. I found that using the back of a slotted serving spoon to mash the avocados is rewarding, and gets me the right blend of chunky and smooth. Feel free to use a food processor, blender, or whatever method works for you.
4. Add the seasonings and lime juice, completely blending in.
5. This is a good time to test the guacamole to see if you like the blend of seasonings. Add more of anything it if sounds good to you. It's much easier to blend in before you add the remaining ingredients.
6. Add the chopped onion and cilantro, stirring well.
7. Finally add the tomatoes and mix in.