Description
This classic guacamole recipe features ripe avocados mashed to creamy perfection and mixed with fresh ingredients like jalapeño, cilantro, onion, and lime juice. It’s a quick and flavorful dip that’s perfect for parties, snacks, or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
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Guacamole Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 1 Roma tomato, diced (optional)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ small onion, finely diced
- ½ lime, juiced, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados: Cut the avocados in half and carefully remove the pit with a sharp knife. Scoop the avocado flesh out into a medium mixing bowl using a spoon.
- Mash the Avocados: Using a fork, potato masher, or molcajete, mash the avocado until you reach your desired consistency—smooth or chunky, based on preference.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in the diced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, tomato (if using), finely diced onion, lime juice, and salt. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste your guacamole and add more lime juice or salt if needed to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for best flavor and texture. To test ripeness, gently squeeze the avocado; it should be slightly soft but not mushy. Alternatively, remove the stem—if the color underneath is green, it’s ripe; brown indicates overripeness.
- Tomato is optional and can be omitted based on personal preference.
- White or yellow onions are recommended for the best flavor in the guacamole.
- Season with salt generously; start with the recommended amount and increase as needed to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
