Description
This classic Guacamole recipe features ripe avocados mashed to creamy perfection, enhanced with fresh cilantro, tangy lime juice, spicy jalapeño, crisp onion, and an optional tomato for extra texture and flavor. It’s a quick and delicious dip perfect for parties, snacks, or as a side for 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 Avocados: Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit carefully with a sharp knife. Scoop out the creamy fruit using a spoon into a medium mixing bowl.
- Mash Avocados: Using a fork, potato masher, or molcajete, mash the avocado until it reaches your preferred chunky or creamy consistency.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in the chopped cilantro, diced tomato (if using), finely diced onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and kosher salt thoroughly to combine.
- Season to Taste: Taste the guacamole and adjust the lime juice and salt as needed for bright flavor and seasoning.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but are not mushy. Check ripeness by removing the small stem; green underneath means ripe.
- Tomato is optional depending on your preference for texture and flavor.
- White or yellow onions work best for a mild, crunchy bite.
- Generously season with kosher salt. Start with the suggested amount and adjust after tasting to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
