Description
This simple guacamole recipe is a fresh and creamy avocado dip perfect for any occasion. Made with ripe avocados, red onion, jalapeno, Roma tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of salt, it delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare in under 20 minutes, this guacamole is ideal as a snack, appetizer, or accompaniment to Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
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Guacamole Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
- ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lime (fresh only)
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados: Slice the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the avocado to your preferred consistency, whether chunky or smooth.
- Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Add the finely chopped red onion, seeded and chopped jalapeno, seeded and diced Roma tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and salt to the mashed avocado.
- Mix and Flavor: Pour in the fresh lime juice and thoroughly mix all the ingredients together to combine the flavors evenly.
- Serve: Serve the guacamole immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a fresh condiment for your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Ensure avocados are perfectly ripe with no bruises; scoop out any brown spots if present.
- Remove the seeds and watery flesh from tomatoes before dicing to prevent excess moisture.
- A potato masher makes mashing avocados quicker, but a fork or pastry cutter works well too.
- Always use fresh lime juice, as bottled lime juice will not provide the same flavor.
- Red onion is preferred, but white onion can be used as a substitute.
- Cilantro is traditional; if disliked, substitute with flat parsley for a milder flavor.
- If jalapeno is unavailable, serrano peppers are a great alternative.
- Add minced garlic optionally for extra depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (~80g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
