Recipes:
## Speedy Guacamole
### INGREDIENTS
* 2 large avocados
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 1 small tomato, deseeded, chopped
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup sour cream
* 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
* 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
**SERVES:** 6
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### MAKE AHEAD
You can make this dip **up to 12 hours ahead** and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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### VARIATION
For a Caribbean flavor, use **lime juice and Creole seasoning** instead of lemon juice and red pepper flakes.
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### DIRECTIONS
**1.** Slice avocados in half lengthwise; remove pits. Scoop out pulp with a spoon into a small bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth.
**2.** Add lemon juice, onion, tomato and salt to bowl; mix well.
**3.** Add sour cream, red pepper flakes and cilantro to bowl; mix well.
**4.** Spoon guacamole into a serving bowl. Serve with tortilla chips or quesadillas.
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### Make It Quicker
A cut avocado turns brown quickly when exposed to air. To help keep it green, sprinkle the exposed surface with lemon juice and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
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