Ingredients

  • 2 large, ripe avocados
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 to 4 canned green chiles, rinsed, seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped small
  • minced jalapeno or serrano chiles (optional)
  • salt

Method

  • Cut avocados in half; remove pits and scoop out pulp.
  • Mash pulp coarsely with a fork.
  • Blend in lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, green chiles, tomato and jalapeno chiles to taste. Season to taste with salt.
  • Spoon into serving bowl and garnish with cilantro sprigs, if available.
  • Makes about 1 2/3 cups.