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SOUTH OF THE BORDER GUACAMOLE
South of the Border Guacamole

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Ingredients

  • 0.500 ½ cup
    chopped white onion
  • 4.000 4
    (or to taste) serrano chiles, chopped
  • 0.250 ¼ cup
    chopped cilantro
  • 1.000 1 tsp.
    salt
  • 4.000 4
    ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded and peeled
  • 2.000 2 Tbsp.
    fresh lime juice
  • 0.750 ¾ cup
    tomato, seeded and well drained

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Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine onion, chiles, cilantro and salt; reserve.
  2. Coarsely mash (DO NOT PUREE) California Avocados. Fold in reserved onion mixture, then tomato.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with tortilla chips.
 
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Guacamole is best made as close to serving as possible. For short-term storage, seal in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap against the surface of the guacamole.

As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados.

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Comments

  • Milder Chile

    Good question Peter, you could certainly substitute jalapeno, fresno or guero chiles instead of the serrano for a milder guacamole.

    Submitted By California Avocado Commission - May 11, 2011

  • serrano

    if serrano chlies are too hot can you reccommend milder chiles

    Submitted By PETER - Apr 29, 2011

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