Description
This Simple Guacamole recipe is a fresh, flavorful, and creamy avocado dip perfect for snacking or entertaining. Combining ripe avocados with red onion, jalapeno, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of salt, it delivers a classic Mexican taste with an easy preparation process. Ideal as a dip for chips or a topping for tacos, this guacamole is quick to make, healthy, and packed with vibrant ingredients.
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 (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Prepare the avocados: Slice the avocados in half and remove the pits carefully. Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the avocado: Using a potato masher or fork, mash the avocado to your preferred consistency, whether chunky or smoother, ensuring a creamy base for the guacamole.
- Add vegetables and seasoning: To the mashed avocado, add the finely chopped red onion, seeded and chopped jalapeno, diced Roma tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and salt.
- Incorporate lime juice: Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice, which adds brightness and helps prevent the avocado from browning.
- Mix thoroughly and serve: Stir all ingredients until well combined. Serve immediately as a dip or topping for your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Ensure avocados are perfectly ripe without bruises; scoop out any brown spots if present.
- Removing tomato flesh before dicing reduces excess wateriness in the guacamole.
- A potato masher works best for mashing avocados, but a fork or pastry cutter can also be used.
- Always use fresh lime juice; bottled lime juice will affect the flavor negatively.
- Red onion is preferred for its flavor, but white onion can be used as a substitute.
- Classic guacamole includes cilantro; if you dislike cilantro, flat parsley is a good alternative that slightly alters flavor.
- If jalapeno is unavailable, serrano pepper can be used as a substitute.
- For extra flavor, minced garlic can be added as a variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 recipe (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
