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Guacamole (Measure With Your Heart)

Measure with your heart: everything is approximate. A chunky, flexible guacamole that stays forgiving as long as the avocados are good.

Serves 6-8Prep 15 minutes

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Immediate read

A fresh guacamole built from straightforward produce, with a chunkier two-pass mix and storage guidance that keeps the texture and color intact.

What is known

  • Avocados, tomato, cilantro, onion, lime, garlic salt, cumin, and chili powder are all simple ingredients, but still re-check the labels on any packaged spices or seasoned salt you use.
  • For the brightest flavor, add the lime juice as you mix so you can taste and adjust before serving.
  • If you store leftovers, press plastic wrap directly against the surface of the guacamole before sealing the container to slow oxidation.

Substitutions that keep the logic intact

These swaps are meant to preserve the trust reasoning of the recipe, not just its flavor.

  • Use lemon juice if you are out of limes, then adjust the amount to taste.
  • Use less onion or cilantro if you prefer a milder guacamole.
  • Leave the chili powder out if you want a simpler, more classic avocado dip.

What may vary by person or product

Packaged ingredient formulas, sourcing, and individual tolerance can change the outcome. That uncertainty should be treated as part of the decision, not hidden.

  • Do not overmix if you want the avocados to stay a little chunky.
  • The garlic salt and chili powder are approximate on purpose, so season gradually and stop when it tastes right to you.

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Ingredients

  • 4-5 avocados
  • 1 Roma or Italian tomato, chopped
  • 1 head cilantro, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1-2 limes
  • 1-2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  1. 1.Cut the avocados and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. 2.Add half of the chopped tomato, cilantro, and onion, along with half of the garlic salt, cumin, and chili powder.
  3. 3.Juice one lime over the bowl and mix until combined.
  4. 4.Add the remaining avocado and the rest of the vegetables and spices.
  5. 5.Mix again until everything is well combined, but leave some avocado chunks if you like a chunkier texture.
  6. 6.Taste and add more lime juice or seasoning if needed.
  7. 7.To store, press a layer of plastic wrap directly against the guacamole, then seal it in a container or Tupperware to help prevent oxidation.

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