Traditional Mexican Guacamole

• 2 avocados, peeled and pitted
  
  
  
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  
  
  
• ¼ cup chopped onion 
  
  
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  
  
  
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice 
  
  
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (Optional)
  
  
  
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
  
  
  

Directions

• Step 1
  Mash avocados in a bowl until creamy.
  
  
• Step 2
  Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and jalapeno pepper into mashed avocado until well combined; season with salt and black pepper.