Description
A classic and fresh guacamole recipe featuring ripe avocados, zesty lime, spicy jalapeño, and vibrant cilantro. Perfectly balanced with a hint of cumin and optional tomatoes, this easy-to-make dip is ideal for serving with tortilla chips or complementing Tex Mex and Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, diced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1 to 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the ripe avocados, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, diced jalapeño, sea salt, and ground cumin if using.
- Mash Mixture: Use a fork or a potato masher to mash the ingredients together until well combined but still retaining some chunky texture for the perfect guacamole consistency.
- Add Tomatoes (Optional): Gently fold in the seeded and diced Roma tomatoes to add freshness and a mild tangy crunch, if you choose to include them.
- Season and Serve: Taste the guacamole and add more sea salt or lime juice as desired. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or alongside Mexican dishes such as tacos and burritos.
Notes
- This is the best guacamole recipe, prized for its fresh flavors and simple ingredients.
- Serve as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for Tex Mex and Mexican meals like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and nachos.
- Use ripe avocados for creamy texture and full flavor.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to control spiciness.
- Keep guacamole covered tightly with plastic wrap on the surface to prevent browning if not serving immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe (about 60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
