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Taqueria Guacamole

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Authentic taqueria-style guac is smoothed out with water–—no chunks here.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

2 large ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

  1. Mash avocado, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle or a medium bowl with a fork until thick and smooth. Mix in 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoonful at a time until mixture is creamy and smooth. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt.

TagsGuacamoleCondimentMexicanLatin AmericanAvocadoVegetableLimeCitrusFruitCilantroHerbs & SpicesStarterSnackLunchDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeRawVeganVegetarianKetoEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or LessNo-CookBon Appétit

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