Name: Guacamole with Tomatoes, Cilantro and Jalapenos
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 ripe large avocados, peeled, pitted; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 4-ounce can diced mild green chilies, drained; 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño chilies

Paired with tortilla chips, this guacamole makes an excellent starter. Also offer chilled Mexican beer throughout the meal.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

4 ripe large avocados, peeled, pitted

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 4-ounce can diced mild green chilies, drained

1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño chilies

Preparation

Coarsely mash avocados in large bowl. Mix in onion, tomatoes, cilantro and canned chilies. Mix in jalapeño s to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Place plastic wrap directly onto surface of guacamole. Refrigerate.)