Easy Guacamole

• ½ jalapeño pepper
• 4 cloves garlic
• ¼ red large onion (1/2 small)
• ½ cup packed cilantro leaves
• 2 avocados
• 1 lime
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Fresh ground pepper

1. 1. Remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño pepper, taking care to properly shield your hands and eyes from the juice, then cut the pepper in half.
2. 2. In the bowl of a food processor, place 4 garlic cloves and process until minced. Add ¼ red onion, ½ jalapeño pepper, and ½ cup cilantro leaves, and process until finely chopped.
3. 3. Cut 2 avocados in half and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork, then mix in the vegetables. Add the juice of 1 lime, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper to taste. Serve with homemade tortilla chips.