My Guacamole

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 large ripe Hass avocado, halved, seeded, and peeled
• ¼ cup diced ripe tomato
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped stemmed and seeded jalapeño chile (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Coarsely mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher in a medium bowl. Do not overmash; the texture should be quite lumpy.
2. Stir in the tomato, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
3. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
4. Serve immediately