Enjoy this easy and delicious guacamole as a topping or a dip. Thanks to the Latin Heritage Workgroup for their assistance.
      
                Guacamole
      Ingredients
2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded and scooped from peel 
2 Tablespoons finely diced onion (try red) 
1 cup chopped tomato (optional) 
1 Tablespoon chopped hot pepper (try serrano or jalapeño) 
2 Tablespoons lime juice  
¼ to ½ teaspoon salt 
2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro  
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
 - Rinse or scrub fresh produce before preparing.
 - In a medium bowl, mash the avocado to the texture you like.
 - Stir in remaining ingredients.
 - Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
 
Notes
- For more heat, add more hot pepper. For less heat, try adding chopped bell pepper.
 - Enjoy as a dip or a topping for tacos, quesadillas or a grain bowl.
 
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Comments
This guacamole was so easy and made the perfect dip for my quesadilla. I also made the Salsa Verde recipe to try something new and add some spice to my lunch. Delicious!