Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade guacamole with this easy recipe. Perfect for parties or as a snack, this classic Mexican dip is full of fresh flavors and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Ripe Avocados:
- 3 avocados (peeled and pitted)
Lime Juice Mixture:
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 medium tomato (deseeded and diced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Mash Avocados: In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks for texture.
- Add Seasonings: Add lime juice, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper, and stir to combine.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in the red onion, tomato, cilantro, garlic, and jalapeño. Mix gently until well blended.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to prevent browning until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a milder guacamole, omit the jalapeño.
- Add extra lime juice for a tangier flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
