Classic Guacamole
This simple and fresh guacamole recipe combines ripe avocados with zesty lime juice, a hint of onion, and a touch of spice. It's perfect as an appetizer or a flavorful dip for any occasion.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 214 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 3 pcsavocado, ripe
- 2 tbsplime juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 pcsred onion, finely minced
- 0.5 pcsjalapeño, finely minced, seeds removed
- 2 tbspcilantro, chopped
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper
- 0.5 pcstomato, diced, seeds removed(optional)
Equipment
fork · bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
About 2 min
- 2
Mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency, leaving some chunks for texture.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Do not over-mash; some texture is desirable.
- 3
Add the lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocado.
About 2 min
- 4
Gently fold all the ingredients together until well combined.
About 2 min
- 5
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño if desired.
About 1 min
- 6
If using, gently stir in the diced tomato.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Adding tomato is optional and can make the guacamole more watery if not deseeded properly.
- 7
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 213.5kcal
- Protein
- 2.9g
- Carbs
- 13.8g
- Fat
- 19.2g
- Fibre
- 9.4g
- Sugar
- 1.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover guacamole in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent browning.
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