The Best Guacamole

Ingredients

• 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Put the avocados in a medium bowl and use a fork to mash them until the texture looks right to you.
2. Stir in the cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, garlic and red onion until everything is evenly worked through the avocado.
3. Taste, then season with salt and black pepper, freshly ground, until it’s just where you want it.
4. Serve right away, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.