Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1 small onion, minced
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pickled jalapeño chili, seeded and minced (optional)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste


Directions:
Halve and pit the avocados and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocados coarse with a fork; stir in remaining ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper. Guacamole may be made 2 hours in advance, its surface covered with plastic wrap, and chilled. Makes about 2 cups.