Guacamole

{ Prep Time: 5 mins / Difficulty: Easy / Yields: 2 cups }

Ingredients:

2 large ripe avocados

1 garlic clove, finely minced

1 shallot, finely minced

1 can rotel with green chilis (mild or hot)

juice of 1 lemon

1/2-1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

kosher salt & black pepper, to taste

fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped

tortilla chips

Directions:

1. Halve the avocados, remove the pits and scoop out the flesh with a large spoon. Place in a large bowl.

2. Using a fork or potato masher, smash the avocado flesh until smooth.

3. Add shallot, garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Spoon the mixture into a small serving bowl. Drizzle olive oil over guacamole and top with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

** Avocados start turning brown rather quickly, so make sure to prepare this dip right before serving.

Inspired by the Complete Book of Party Food & Appetizers