Guacamole recipe

Published July 7, 2010 2:07AM (EDT)

Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados (ripe: indents easily with the firm press of a finger)
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves minced (remove stems before measuring)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 scallions (green onions), finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)

Directions

  1. Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh out of the peels.
  2. Add all the ingredients to a bowl.
  3. Blend with a fork until the mixture is just slightly lumpy.


By Bob Blumer

Bob Blumer (aka the Surreal Gourmet) hosts his own program on the Food Channel.
The Surreal Gourmet's Web Site is located at http://surrealgourmet.com.

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