A basic recipe for guacamole is given here, but because there are so many ingredients that can be added, I’ve listed some of them after the recipe. This recipe requires no electricity and cleanup is easy.
Makes 2 cups
2 ripe avocados
Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon
3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon powdered chipotle chile peppers
1. Starting at the top end slit an avocado lengthwise in half and twist to separate the halves. Using a spoon remove and discard the pit. Hold one half of an avocado in the palm of your hand, cut end up, and slip the spoon between the flesh and the skin to remove the flesh, discarding the skin. Roughly chop and place in a medium bowl. Drizzle the lemon juice over. Remove the skin from the second half and add chopped avocado flesh to the bowl and toss to coat with lemon juice. Repeat with the second avocado.
2. Mash the avocados using a potato masher. Add the lemon rind, garlic, salt, and chipotle powder. Stir well and add other suggested ingredients if desired.
Other Ingredients
1 chopped hard-cooked egg
½ small tomato seeded and chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
¼ cup shredded and drained onion or cucumber
¼ cup shredded carrot, rutabaga, celeriac, or beet
¼ cup finely chopped green or red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped olives
⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup Greek yogurt or drained plain yogurt
⅓ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, parsley, or oregano