The Best Guacamole

The non-negotiable party dip, with some fun adds! With Cinco De Mayo approaching, get this on your shop list for a fun dinner.
Serves: 6–8 Time: 10 minutes

4 ripe avocados
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
¼ red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, minced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
¼ cup pepitas, toasted
¼ cup cotija, crumbled
¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Salt

Chips and/or plantains to serve with

1. Squeeze lime juice and salt into a large bowl. Add garlic, onion, jalapeno and salt, mash a little to let salt and citrus get into it. Let sit 5 minutes 

2. Cut and pit avocado, place into bowl w garlic mixture. Mash to your preferred texture.

3. Fold in pepitas, cotija, and cilantro.

4. Taste and adjust with more lime or salt. Serve immediately.

NOTES

To keep guacamole from browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate. Toast pepitas in a dry pan on medium heat for 2–3 minutes until they start to pop. Cotija can be swapped for feta in a pinch.