Guacamole
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Making guacamole at home is one of my favorite things because it takes just fifteen minutes and costs so much less than buying it pre made. There's something wonderfully simple about mashing together ripe avocados with fresh lime juice, cilantro, tomatoes, and a touch of jalapeño heat. Avocados are packed with heart healthy monounsaturated fats that keep you satisfied, and when you make this yourself, you control exactly what goes in. No mysterious additives or preservatives, just real ingredients that taste like summer in a bowl.
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Ingredients
- 3ripe avocados(halved and pitted)
- 30 mllime juice
- 50 gred onion(finely diced)
- 15 gfresh cilantro(roughly chopped)
- 150 groma tomato(diced)
- 1jalapeño(minced, seeds removed for less heat)
- 1garlic clove(minced)
- 3 gsea salt
- 1 gblack pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the avocado flesh into a medium bowl using a spoon.
Tip: Work gently to keep some texture rather than making it completely smooth.
- 2
Squeeze the lime juice over the avocados immediately and sprinkle with salt to prevent browning.
Tip: The acid in lime juice slows oxidation and keeps your guac vibrant green.
- 3
Using a fork, mash the avocados to your preferred consistency, leaving some small chunks for texture.
Tip: I like mine with a bit of texture, not baby food smooth, so I don't overwork it.
- 4
Gently fold in the diced red onion, cilantro, tomato, jalapeño, and minced garlic.
Tip: Fold rather than stir to keep the guacamole light and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as needed.
Tip: Remember you can always add more seasoning but you cannot take it back.
- 6
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
Tip: If making ahead, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to minimize browning.
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