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Appetizer for 4

Creamy Guacamole

$4.82for 410 minServes 4

Ripe avocados blend with onion, serrano chiles, herbs, lime juice, and seasonings for a smooth, creamy dip.

Creamy Guacamole

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Red onions, a little$1.49/lb typicala little$0.12Typical price
Jalapeno peppers, 1.5$0.25 each typical1.5$0.38Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.09Typical price
Avocados, 3$1.29 each typical3$3.87Typical price
Juice, 1.25 oz$0.04/oz typical1.25 oz$0.05Typical price
Fresh tomatoes, 0.15 lb$1.99/lb typical0.15 lb$0.31Typical price
Total for the servings shown$4.82

Swaps

  • Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

  • 10 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.21 per serving$4.82 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup red onion
  • 1 1/2 serrano chiles
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp cracked pepper
  • 1 tomato (optional)

Steps

  1. Finely chop the red onion, serrano chiles, and cilantro.
  2. Mash the avocados in a medium bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Stir in the onion, chiles, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix in the lemon juice and chopped tomato if using.
  5. Taste the guacamole and add more salt or lime juice if needed.

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