Description
This simple guacamole recipe offers a fresh, creamy, and flavorful dip made from ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and a blend of aromatic vegetables and spices. Perfect as a snack or side, it’s easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and delivers a vibrant taste experience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- ⅓ cup red onion, diced
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, diced
- ⅓ cup cilantro, finely chopped, plus more for serving
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
Instructions
- Mash the Avocados: Smash the ripe avocados with a fork in a bowl but keep the texture chunky for the best mouthfeel. To help prevent browning, leave one of the avocado pits in the mixture.
- Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Incorporate the diced red onion, seeded and diced tomato, diced jalapeño, finely chopped cilantro, kosher salt, and lime juice into the mashed avocados.
- Mix Thoroughly: Combine all ingredients until well mixed, ensuring the flavors are evenly distributed. Taste the guacamole and adjust the salt or lime juice as needed to suit your preferences.
- Serve: Garnish with additional cilantro if desired and serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors.
Notes
- Leave an avocado pit in the guacamole to slow down browning.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on spice preference.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best taste.
- This guacamole is best consumed within a few hours of preparation for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: guacamole, avocado dip, easy guacamole, healthy dip, Mexican appetizer
