Description
This original guacamole recipe delivers the freshest, most authentic Mexican flavors you’ll find outside of a restaurant. Made with ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and a perfect balance of salt, cilantro, and jalapeño, this guacamole is creamy with delightful chunks, perfect for serving with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Guacamole Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion (red onion works too)
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or flaky sea salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves and stems
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
Instructions
- Prepare Avocados: Peel the avocados and place the flesh into a medium bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture rather than making it completely smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the lime juice, diced onion, diced tomato, minced garlic, kosher salt, chopped cilantro, and finely diced jalapeño to the mashed avocado. Gently mix everything together, ensuring the mixture remains creamy while retaining some chunky bits.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the guacamole and adjust salt, lime juice, or cilantro according to your preference for the perfect balance of flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with additional cilantro leaves if desired and serve immediately with tortilla chips or use as a topping for your meals.
Notes
- Use the freshest and ripest avocados for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the quantity of jalapeño based on your heat preference.
- For a smoother guacamole, mash the avocado more thoroughly.
- Serve immediately to prevent browning, or press plastic wrap directly on the surface to minimize oxidation if storing.
- Nutrition information does not include tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: guacamole, avocado dip, Mexican recipe, easy guacamole, fresh guacamole, authentic guacamole, party dip
