Good guacamole relies on soft, ripe avocados. The Hass variety has a buttery flesh with delicate herbal flavor. If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, crush the first four ingredients in a bowl with a wooden spoon, then use a fork to mash the guacamole.

　　

Ingredients

makes 1 1/2 cups

　　2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion

　　2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

　　1 1/4 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño chile (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired)

　　Coarse salt

　　1 ripe Hass avocado

　　Juice of 1 lime

　　3 tablespoons finely chopped, seeded tomato (optional)

　　

Step 1

With a large mortar and pestle, mash onion, 1 tablespoon cilantro, jalapeño, and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt until smooth and juicy.

　　

Step 2

Cut avocado in half lengthwise, and remove pit. Score into cubes, then use a spoon to scoop out flesh into mortar. Mash slightly (avocado should remain somewhat chunky). Stir in lime juice, tomato (if using), and remaining tablespoon cilantro. Season with more salt, as desired. Serve immediately.

　　

Nutrition Information

Step 3

(Per 1/4-cup serving)

　　

Step 4

Calories: 56

　　

Step 5

Saturated Fat: .7g

　　

Step 6

Unsaturated Fat: 3.9g

　　

Step 7

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 8

Carbohydrates: 3.4g

　　

Step 9

Protein: .8g

　　

Step 10

Sodium: 88mg

　　

Step 11

Fiber: 2.4g

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