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Green Onion Guacamole

Citrus with lime and paired with green onions, this guacamole is extra light and refreshing. This recipe is sure to brighten and flavor your spring and summer dishes.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Guacamole
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 20 Tablespoons
Calories 36kcal
Author Jen

Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe avocado
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided, and to taste
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 3 small limes
  • 1 jalapeño pepper deseeded and to taste
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
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Instructions

  • Halve avocados, remove pits, and scoop into a mortar or bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. 
  • Slice the green onions. Put them in a small bowl, add remainder of salt, and the juice of two limes.  
  • While onions macerate in lime juice and salt, cut the stem and halve the jalapeño pepper. Depending on how spicy you prefer the guacamole, adjust seeds and membrane. Flatten and dice pepper.
  • While leaving some chucks, mash the avocado.
  • Add the onion, lime juice, jalapeño, and cilantro. Mix gently. Taste. To your liking, add more salt, cilantro, and lime.

Notes

Recipe from my aunt. Once she returns, I'll find the source.
Press plastic over the surface of the guacamole and store in refrigerator for one day.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg