Description
Simple Guacamole is a fresh and flavorful Mexican dip made with ripe avocados, red onion, jalapeno, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and seasonings. This easy-to-make recipe creates a creamy and chunky guacamole perfect for chips, tacos, or as a healthy topping for your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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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 each avocado in half and carefully remove the pit. Using a spoon, scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocado with a potato masher or fork until you achieve your desired consistency, whether chunky or creamy.
- Add the vegetables and seasoning: Add the finely chopped red onion, seeded jalapeno, diced Roma tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and salt to the mashed avocado.
- Incorporate lime juice: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture to add brightness and prevent browning. Mix all ingredients thoroughly to combine flavors evenly.
- Serve immediately: Serve the guacamole fresh with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping. For best taste, consume soon after preparation to enjoy optimal freshness.
Notes
- Ensure avocados are ripe but free of bruises; discard any brown spots.
- Scoop out tomato flesh before dicing to reduce excess wateriness.
- Using a potato masher is recommended for easier mashing, but a fork or pastry cutter works well too.
- Use only fresh lime juice; bottled lime juice lacks the fresh flavor needed.
- Red onion is preferred for flavor, but white onion can be substituted.
- Classic guacamole includes cilantro; if you dislike cilantro’s taste, flat parsley is a good alternative.
- If jalapeno is unavailable, serrano pepper can be used as a substitute.
- For extra flavor, add minced garlic if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
