Guacamole
This easy guacamole recipe is made with ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, red onion, and cilantro. It's delicious as a dip with tortilla chips or served with tacos and burrito bowls!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 avocados
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the avocados according to my How to Cut an Avocado guide and place the flesh in a bowl.
- Use a fork to mash the avocados into smaller pieces until you reach your desired consistency. Alternatively, pulse them in a food processor a few times, leaving some texture rather than blending until completely smooth.
- Add the lime juice, salt, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the mashed avocado.
- Gently mix everything until well combined.
- If you're not planning to serve the guacamole right away, cover it with cling wrap, pressing it directly against the surface to minimize air pockets. Refrigerate until ready to serve. I prefer mine chilled, so I let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes.Pro Tip: Pressing the cling wrap directly against the guacamole limits its exposure to air, helping slow down oxidation and keep it from turning brown as quickly.
- When ready to serve, remove the cling wrap and enjoy the guacamole with my Tomato Salsa and Chipotle Chicken.
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Notes
Traditionally, the avocados are mashed with a potato masher or fork for a chunkier texture. I prefer mine creamier, so I use a food processor and pulse until smooth but still leave a little texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg