Description
This Best Guacamole Recipe is a fresh and flavorful dip made with ripe avocados, zesty lime, and a touch of jalapeño for mild heat. Perfectly creamy yet chunky, it’s a simple, quick, and versatile guacamole ideal for serving with tortilla chips or as a complement to Mexican dishes like tacos and burritos.
Ingredients
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Guacamole 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)
- 1 to 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the ripe avocados, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime zest and juice, diced jalapeño, sea salt, and ground cumin if using. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the ingredients together, ensuring the mixture is well combined but still chunky in texture.
- Fold in Tomatoes: If using, gently fold in the diced Roma tomatoes to maintain their shape and freshness without over-mixing.
- Season and Serve: Taste your guacamole and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or lime juice if desired. Serve immediately as a dip with tortilla chips or as an accompaniment to Tex-Mex or Mexican dishes.
Notes
- This guacamole recipe is quick and easy, using fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Use ripe avocados for ideal creaminess and taste.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting the amount of jalapeño or removing seeds.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors; guacamole may brown if left exposed to air.
- Perfect as a dip or a topping for tacos, burritos, salads, and more.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about ¼ of the recipe)
- Calories: 251 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 304 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
