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Basic Guacamole Recipe

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com

Use fresh ripe avocados for the best homemade guacamole
If you need your avocados to turn into guacamole super quick, or you've never made guacamole before, this is the recipe to try. Using just a few simple ingredients and pre-made salsa makes this homemade guacamole recipe quick and easy to prepare and absolutely foolproof.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • dash salt to taste
  • dash cayenne, chili powder or taco sauce (optional)
Preparation:
Mash avocado with a fork until almost smooth, or until desired consistency.

Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until well combined. That's it! Dip your chips and enjoy!

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