Homemade Guacemole

This recipe was given to me by one of my sister's relatives, who also happens to be a male doctor. It was kind of weird to say the least because the men in our house do not normally volunteer themselves to cook in the kitchen. He whipped the guacemole right in front of us, and I must say it tasted pretty darn good! Here's the recipe to go along with all of your Mexican faves ...

2 avocados
1 packet of Guacemole mix
1/4 onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, deseeded and diced (optional)
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp green chili paste
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt per taste

• Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Spoon the good stuff in the insides into a bowl.
• With a fork, mash the avocado until smooth and no lumps remain.
  
• To the bowl, add the salt, green chili paste, garlic paste, onions, bell peppers, freshly diced jalapenos (if using), guacemole mix and chopped cilantro and mix well.
• Add the lemon juice at the end to help the guacemole retain its fresh green color.
• Refrigerate atleast 30 minutes before serving.

For entertaining, this guacemole would work well served as a dip with salsa and chips, too!