Description
This simple guacamole recipe is a fresh, creamy, and flavorful avocado dip made with ripe avocados, red onion, jalapeno, Roma tomatoes, cilantro, salt, and fresh lime juice. Perfect as a party appetizer, snack, or accompaniment to Mexican dishes, this guacamole is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 avocados, ripe
- 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 the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the avocados: Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the avocado flesh to your desired consistency, whether smooth or a bit chunky.
- Add the vegetables and seasoning: Add the finely chopped red onion, seeded and chopped jalapeno, seeded and diced Roma tomatoes, chopped cilantro, salt, and freshly squeezed lime juice to the mashed avocados.
- Mix thoroughly: Gently stir all the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
- Serve immediately: Serve the guacamole fresh as a dip with chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes. For best taste, enjoy right after preparation.
Notes
- Ensure avocados are perfectly ripe without bruises; scoop out any brown spots before mashing.
- Scoop out tomato flesh before dicing to reduce excess moisture and prevent watery guacamole.
- Potato masher is recommended for easy and quick mashing; a fork or pastry cutter also works.
- Use only fresh lime juice; bottled lime juice will affect the flavor negatively.
- Red onion is preferred, but white onion can be used as a substitute.
- If you dislike cilantro, substitute with flat leaf parsley for a slightly different but pleasant flavor.
- If jalapeno is unavailable, serrano peppers are a suitable alternative.
- For extra flavor, try adding minced garlic as a variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 100g
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
