Cajun Guacamole

Ingredients:

• 2 California avocados, about 1 pound
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup small cherry tomatoes (cut in halves or quarters, if large)
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped, fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 rounded teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  

Directions:

1. Coarsely mash (DO NOT PUREE) avocados; stir in lemon juice. Fold in
   remaining ingredients.
2. Guacamole is best made as close to serving as possible.
3. For short-term storage, seal in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap against the surface of the guacamole.