Description
This vibrant and creamy guacamole recipe blends ripe avocados with fresh lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, tomato, garlic, and cilantro for a flavorful and nutritious dip or topping. Ready in under 10 minutes, it offers a perfect balance of creamy texture and zesty brightness, ideal for snacks, party starters, or as a versatile addition to various dishes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados (soft but firm)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (natural)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Carefully halve the ripe avocados and remove the pits. Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl. Finely chop the red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Dice the tomato into small cubes. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the avocado immediately to prevent browning.
- Mash and Mix: Using a fork or potato masher, gently mash the avocados to your preferred consistency, whether smooth or chunky. Fold in the red onion, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, and minced garlic. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your guacamole and add more lime juice, salt, or jalapeño as needed to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
- Serve Fresh: Serve the guacamole immediately with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, taco fillings, or as a spread on toast to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors at their best.
Notes
- Select avocados that yield slightly to pressure but are not mushy for the best texture.
- To avoid browning when storing briefly, keep the pit in the guacamole and cover tightly with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface.
- Customize the spice levels or herbs according to your personal preference.
- Mix gently to maintain appealing texture contrasts in the guacamole.
- Always use fresh lime juice and herbs for the brightest flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: guacamole, avocado dip, fresh guacamole, quick guacamole, creamy guacamole, spicy guacamole, healthy dip
