Lemon-Basil Guacamole

Name: Lemon-Basil Guacamole
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 2 cups
Ingredients: 3 ripe Hass avocados; ¼ cup finely diced white onion; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon red chili flakes; Kosher salt; ¼ cup fresh chopped sweet basil

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By Emily Farris

November 2013

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Recipe Summary

total:

10 mins

Yield:

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

3 ripe Hass avocados
¼ cup finely diced white onion
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
Kosher salt
¼ cup fresh chopped sweet basil

Directions

Step 1

Scoop the avocado into a bowl. Coarsely mash it with a fork. Stir in the onion, lemon juice, red chili flakes, salt and basil. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Make Ahead

Press plastic wrap firmly against the surface of the guacamole and refrigerate overnight.

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