Description
This classic guacamole recipe is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or simply as a tasty snack. Creamy avocados mixed with zesty lime juice and flavorful seasonings create a delicious dip that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
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Avocado Mixture:
- 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium tomato, diced and seeds removed
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional for heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mash Avocados: In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until smooth or slightly chunky.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the red onion, garlic, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro. Squeeze in lime juice and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Stir: Gently stir everything together until well combined.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, omit the jalapeño.
- To prevent browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before refrigerating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
