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--- title: Guacamole author: Recipe Commons Community license: CC0-1.0 lang: en --- # Guacamole A classic Mexican dip made from ripe avocados. *dip, vegan, gluten-free* **4 servings** --- - *2* ripe avocados - *½ tsp* salt - *1* lime, juiced --- Halve avocados and mash to your preferred texture. Add lime juice and salt. Serve immediately.
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