Guacamole in an Avocado Bowl

While you’re planning your summer entertaining, give your guacamole a tasty update by serving it to guests in avocado shells. It looks impressive and, best yet, is super easy to prep.
While you’re planning your summer entertaining, give your guacamole a tasty update by serving it to guests in avocado shells. It looks impressive and, best yet, is super easy to prep.

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Guacamole in an Avocado Bowl

Serves 8

Ingredients:

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• 4 medium to large ripe avocados, halved crosswise, pit removed

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• 2 tomatoes, seeded, chopped

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• 1 tablespoon lime zest

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• Juice of 2 limes

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• Pinch of salt

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• Pinch of sugar

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• A few grinds black pepper

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• 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

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1. Run a sharp knife around the flesh and peel of each avocado half, leaving 1/8-inch flesh against the peel. Score the flesh, taking care not to cut through the avocado peel. Use a spoon to remove avocado chunks and transfer to a large bowl.

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2. Add remaining ingredients and mix until combined, keeping avocado chunky.

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3. Press avocado halves, bottom side down, firmly on a flat surface to flatten the bottoms so they stand up.

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4. Fill with guacamole and serve.

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