Lisa's Guacamole

For a basic guacamole recipe that is guaranteed to please, try out Lisa's Guacamole recipe. This recipe, from Lisa of the food blog Lisa's Kitchen, is the best guacamole dip recipe to use on sandwiches, chips and a whole lot more

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 to 3 chilies or jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
• 1 dash cumin
• 1 dash chili powder
• Juice from one lime
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1. Put the avocado in a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher.
    
2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
    
3. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

About Lisa: Based in London, Ontario, a veteran vegetarian for 21 years serves up a collection of delicious culinary creations from her kitchen, with an emphasis on spicy Indian dishes. If you want to know what sensible vegetarians eat, Lisa's Kitchen is the place to be.