Description
This easy guacamole recipe is fresh, creamy, and packed with flavor! Perfect as a dip for chips or a topping for tacos, burritos, or any of your favorite Mexican dishes. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, it’s ready in minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled
- 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 small Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional, for heat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher until smooth with some chunks remaining for texture.
- Add lime juice, salt, cumin, and garlic powder (if using). Stir to combine.
- Fold in the diced onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro. Mix gently to avoid over-mixing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lime juice, or pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For a smoother guacamole, use a blender or food processor.
- Store leftover guacamole in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed against the surface to prevent browning.
- Feel free to customize with additional mix-ins like diced mango, roasted corn, or crumbled queso fresco.