Description
This Best Guacamole Recipe offers a vibrant and fresh take on the classic Mexican dip. Made with ripe avocados, zesty lime, cilantro, and a hint of jalapeño heat, this creamy yet chunky guacamole is perfect for parties, snacks, or as a flavorful topping for your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, diced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Optional Ingredients
- 1 to 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, place the ripe avocados, diced red onion, finely chopped cilantro, lime zest and juice, diced jalapeño, sea salt, and optional ground cumin. This mixture forms the flavorful base of your guacamole.
- Mash the Mixture: Using a fork or potato masher, gently mash the ingredients together until well combined but still retaining some chunky texture for an authentic guacamole feel.
- Add Tomatoes (Optional): Fold in the seeded and diced Roma tomatoes carefully to add freshness and color without losing the guacamole’s texture.
- Season and Serve: Taste the guacamole and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, or as desired.
Notes
- For a spicier guacamole, leave the jalapeño seeds in; for milder flavor, remove them before dicing.
- To prevent browning, cover the guacamole with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Fresh lime juice not only adds flavor but helps keep the avocado from discoloring.
- Customize your guacamole with additional mix-ins such as diced red bell pepper or a pinch of smoked paprika for smoky notes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
