Yield: 1⁄2 cup, 1–2 servings

With minced onion and crushed garlic on hand, you can make this classic recipe in five minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons minced onion
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed garlic (1 clove)
• Dash salt
• Dash cayenne

Equipment

• cutting board
• chef’s knife, 8-inch
• measuring spoons
• garlic press
• citrus juicer or reamer
• small bowl
• fork

Place all the ingredients in a small bowl. Mash with a fork, leaving the mixture slightly chunky. Serve immediately.