#guacamole

#guacamole

Rather than waste your extra dollars on a disappointing takeout dip, you're much better off choosing from a number of store-bought guacamole brands or making your own at home. Comparing prices, adding guacamole to your burrito or bowl order can cost around $3, the same price for approximately 4 fluid ounces of guacamole when ordered as a side on its own. The price for a large 8-ounce side of guacamole is nearly $9.

Here's how to order it: Start with a Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, remove the nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, shredded cheese, and the inner 6-inch tortilla. Then ask for it fresco style (which swaps in pico de gallo) and add guacamole in place of the nacho cheese. What you get is a fresh, creamy, and guac-forward burrito that still hits the spot, just without all the heavy extras. The guac is made from Hass avocados and includes lime juice, tomato, garlic, onion, and salt.

Using a sealable Ziploc plastic bag allows for easier and more effective crushing of avocados, leading to creamy guacamole without chunks and minimal cleanup.