Appetizer for 6

Spicy Guacamole

Name: Spicy Guacamole
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 ripe avocados; 1 1/2 jalapeño peppers; 3/8 cup finely diced red onion; 2 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 1 small lime; 5/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp salt to taste (optional)

$3.88for 410 minServes 6

Mash ripe avocados with jalapeño, onion, cilantro, lime, and warm spices for a fresh, spicy dip.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Avocados, 3$1.29 each typical	3	$3.87Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1.5$0.60 each typical	1.5	$0.90Typical price
	Red onions, 0.1 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.82

Swaps

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

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

10 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.97 per serving$3.88 for 4

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Ingredients

3 ripe avocados
1 1/2 jalapeño peppers
3/8 cup finely diced red onion
2 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 small lime
5/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt to taste (optional)

Steps

Halve and pit the avocados, then scoop the flesh into a bowl.
Mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth.
Stir in the jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, cayenne, garlic powder, cumin, and salt.
Squeeze in the lime juice and mix until combined.
Taste and adjust the salt, then serve within 10 minutes.