Description
This Best Ever Guacamole recipe is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dip featuring ripe avocados, zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño. Easy and quick to make, it’s perfect for parties, taco nights, or anytime you crave a delicious, homemade snack. Enjoy chunky or smooth—it’s fresh, wholesome, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
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Produce
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
Other
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Use a fork to roughly mash the avocados to your desired consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
- Add Vegetables and Herbs: Stir in the diced tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and minced garlic. Mix until well combined, ensuring all flavors are distributed throughout the avocado mash.
- Season the Guacamole: Add the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly, then taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice as needed.
- Serve: Transfer guacamole to a serving bowl. Garnish with extra cilantro or tomato if desired. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Notes
- For smoother guacamole, mash avocados more thoroughly with a whisk or potato masher.
- Add more diced jalapeño for extra heat, or omit it for milder flavor.
- Guacamole is best enjoyed fresh, but to minimize browning, cover tightly with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and refrigerate.
- Try adding a sprinkle of cumin or chopped green onions for a tasty twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
