Guacamole Romano

Prep time: 10 minutes

Serves: 4 to 6

What happens when you combine guacamole with Pecorino Romano cheese? You create an impressive party recipe with a twist - Guacamole Romano.

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Ingredients:

2 large, ripe avocados

2 tablespoons chopped red onion,

1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped

1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Salt, to taste

Tortilla chips

Cut each avocado in half horizontally. Using the knife, cut into the pit. Make a quick twist and remove the pit.

With a spoon, scoop out the avocado flesh and transfer it to a shallow mixing bowl.

Using a fork, gently mix in the onion and the chopped jalapeño pepper - do not overmix (the guacamole should be chunky).

Stir in the Pecorino Romano cheese and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste and adjust salt level by adding a sprinkle of salt, if needed.

Transfer Guacamole Romano to a bowl and serve immediately with tortilla chips.

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