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The Perfect Guacamole

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Hamptons Mouthpiece: Perfect Guacamole 🥑

Real talk. Real people. Real avocados. One day I walked into a store to buy guacamole and nearly needed a small loan. I stared at the price, stared at the avocados, and said to myself, “How hard could this be?”

It turns out, it not hard.
Also turns out: a little time-consuming, but absolutely worth it.

 I started making my own; and now I’m sharing my recipe with you for one very important reason. 
If I come to your house and you serve me guacamole, I already know I’m going to like it, because it’s mine. 😂 Yes, it’s all about me. I admit it.

Perfect Guacamole

Recipe Type: Appetizer / Snack
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Author: Vanessa Leggard
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes (mostly emotional prep)
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4–6 people (or 2 very determined ones)

Fresh ingredients. No fillers. No weird aftertaste.
Perfect with chips, tacos, or straight out of the bowl while standing at the counter.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 1/4 cup diced red onion

  • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (adjust if you’re spice-curious or spice-fearful)

  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large bowl.

  2. Smash until smooth but not sad. A little texture is good for the soul.

  3. Add lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, red onion, tomatoes, sea salt, and black pepper.

  4. Toss gently until everything is well combined.

  5. Taste. Adjust. Taste again. This step is critical.

Serve immediately with chips, on tacos, or guard it fiercely from everyone in the room.

Final note:
If you bring store-bought guacamole to my house, I’ll still be polite.
But now you know better. 😉

Hamptons Mouthpiece Eats. Real talk. Real people. Real flavor

Author

Vanessa Leggard Wife. Girl mom. Digital storyteller. Community connector. I’m the founder of Hamptons Mouthpiece, a lifestyle digital publication delivering real talk from real people — covering women’s health, wellness, food, human rights, and events from NYC to the East End of Long Island. Whether I’m spotlighting local voices, stirring up bold conversations, or sharing stories that matter, I’m here to inform, inspire, and amplify. I’m also a seasoned social media strategist, content creator, and co-owner of Photography by Kurt. Everything I do is rooted in purpose, creativity, and a deep love for the communities I serve.

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