Border Guacamole

Ingredients

Makes 3 cups, or 6 appetizer servings

5 ripe California avocados

6 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

1 medium red onion, diced

4 jalapeño chiles, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced

3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cut the avocados into quarters. Remove the seeds, peel, and place in a mixing bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until chunky. Add the remaining ingredients and combine with a fork. Serve immediately.

Copyright © 2011, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger