A great dip for an evening at home or a take along to a party. Skip the store bought stuff - it's so easy to make and tastes amazing. Double or triple this recipe.
Halve and deseed the avocado by slicing down the center lengthwise around the seed, starting at the narrower end. Hold the avocado in your hand and using your other hand, twist and rotate the two halves apart. Use a spoon to scoop out the seed, or use a butcher knife to "grab" the seed by inserting the blade into the seed and twisting it out.
Scoop the flesh of the avocado into a bowl.
Use a fork to squish the avocado into small, creamy pieces.
Pour lime juice over avocado.
Mix in tomato, red onion, garlic, cilantro and hot pepper flakes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more hot pepper flakes, salt and pepper.