Traditional Mexican Guacamole

Ingredients

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

Mash avocados in a bowl until creamy.

Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and jalapeño pepper into mashed avocado until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.