3-Ingredient Basic Guacamole

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• If you’ve only been eating guacamole at your local Mexican restaurant, do we have news for you: you can make guacamole at home, and it only takes three ingredients! And trust us, it tastes just as good. Though it seems like guacamole is one of the trendiest foods of the 21st century, people have been snacking on it for hundreds of years. It’s thought that the Aztecs were the original guac experts, mashing native avocados into a delicious dip all the time. Since then, its popularity has spread all around the Americas and inspired tons of recipes. Guacamole is what you make it—the only constant is mashed avocados (and even those are good on their own!). To make creamy avocados really shine, start with this easy guacamole recipe that calls for just avocados, lemon or lime juice and salt. Add some hot sauce for heat! Or throw in some cilantro for extra flavor. Still not sure where to start? From how to select the perfect avocados to how to store guacamole for a party, everything you need to know about making the best guacamole is in this handy article.