Description
This Best Guacamole recipe is a classic crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and full of fresh flavors. Perfect for parties or a tasty snack at home, this homemade guacamole is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Guacamole:
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 small lime (juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 small jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 medium tomato (seeded and diced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cut the avocados: In a medium bowl, scoop out the avocado flesh and mash with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add ingredients: Stir in red onion, jalapeño, garlic, tomato, and cilantro until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lime juice as needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap directly on the guacamole to prevent browning.
Notes
- For a milder guacamole, omit the jalapeño.
- For a creamier texture, mash the avocado more thoroughly or add a spoonful of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
