Description
This easy guacamole recipe is a classic Mexican dip made with ripe avocados, fresh vegetables, and zesty lime juice. Perfect for parties or as a delicious snack!
Ingredients
Ripe Avocados:
3 avocados, peeled and pitted;
Red Onion:
1 small, finely chopped;
Tomato:
1 medium, seeded and diced;
Garlic Cloves:
1–2, minced;
Jalapeño:
1, seeded and finely chopped (optional);
Fresh Cilantro:
1/4 cup, chopped;
Lime Juice:
juice of 1 lime;
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Mash Avocados: In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving a bit of texture.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the chopped onion, tomato, garlic, and jalapeño if using. Add cilantro and lime juice.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently until well combined.
- Serve or Refrigerate: Serve immediately or refrigerate covered until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a chunkier guacamole, mash the avocados less.
- Add extra lime juice to keep it greener longer.
- Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats.
- For a twist, mix in diced mango, pomegranate seeds, or roasted corn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
