Description
This fast and easy guacamole recipe brings together ripe avocados, fresh vegetables, and zesty lime juice for a creamy, flavorful dip that’s perfect for snacks and gatherings. Ready in just 10 minutes, this simple guacamole is fresh, customizable, and pairs perfectly with chips, veggies, tacos, or bowls.
Ingredients
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Guacamole Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados: Scoop the flesh of the halved and pitted avocados into a medium-sized bowl, ready for mashing.
- Mash the Avocados: Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the avocado to your preferred texture, whether chunky or smooth.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: Mix in the finely chopped onion, diced tomato, minced garlic, and the jalapeño if you choose to include it.
- Season and Flavor: Pour in the fresh lime juice and add chopped cilantro; stir all ingredients together until evenly combined.
- Adjust Taste: Season the guacamole with salt and pepper to your liking, and adjust lime juice or cilantro as needed to enhance flavor.
- Serve: Serve the guacamole immediately as a dip with chips or veggies, or use it as a topping for tacos and bowls.
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the best creamy texture.
- Omit jalapeño or adjust its quantity to control the heat level.
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika.
- To store, cover tightly with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the guacamole surface to prevent browning; consume within 1 day.
- This guacamole is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
