1) EASY GUACAMOLE

2 avocados
1 medium red onion, minced
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice Salt and pepper, to taste

TO MAKE:
[1] Cut avocados in half, remove pit, and scoop from peel. Place avocado into a mixing bowl, and mash to desired consistency.

[2] Stir in onion ...

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