Classic Homemade Guacamole
Get ready to delight your taste buds with this Classic Homemade Guacamole recipe—a perfectly creamy and flavorful dip that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Made with ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and fresh ingredients like red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and spicy. Lightly seasoned with garlic and a pinch of salt, and topped with chunks of juicy, fresh tomato, this guacamole is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re pairing it with tortilla chips, spreading it on tacos, or serving it as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes, this quick and easy guacamole is guaranteed to be a hit. Perfect for weeknight meals or party spreads, this fresh guacamole recipe is the ultimate in simple, homemade goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole ripe avocados
- 1 whole lime
- 0.5 whole small red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 whole jalapeño pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium tomato
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and carefully remove the pits. Use a spoon to scoop the avocado flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Use a fork to mash the avocado until you achieve your desired consistency. For a chunkier guacamole, mash less; for a smoother guacamole, mash more.
Roll the lime on the countertop under your palm to loosen the juice. Cut it in half and squeeze the juice over the mashed avocado. Mix well to combine.
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the avocado mixture.
Chop the cilantro leaves and stems finely and add them to the bowl.
Slice the jalapeño in half and remove the seeds to reduce heat, if desired. Mince the jalapeño finely and add it to the guacamole.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove. Stir it into the mixture.
Dice the tomato, removing any excess seeds, and fold it gently into the guacamole.
Add salt to the mixture and stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if needed.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or your favorite Mexican dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 849 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
