South American Guacamole
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and flavor-packed South American Guacamole! This quick, 15-minute recipe brings together creamy ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and a medley of fresh, bold ingredients like red onion, juicy tomato, fragrant cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño pepper for the perfect balance of heat and zest. Customize the texture to your liking—whether you prefer it chunky or smooth—and add a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil for a luxurious finish. Perfect as a dip for tortilla chips, a topping for tacos or empanadas, or even a side for grilled meats, this guacamole is a versatile and crowd-pleasing classic inspired by South American tastes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 pieces red onion
- 1 medium-sized piece tomato
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 piece jalapeño pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Mash the avocados using a fork or a potato masher until they reach your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).
Finely dice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the avocado.
Dice the tomato into small pieces, removing any excess seeds, and add to the mixture.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves finely and stir them into the bowl.
Remove the seeds from the jalapeño (if you prefer less heat) and finely dice. Add it to the guacamole.
Pour in the lime juice, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Optional: Drizzle the olive oil over the guacamole for a richer texture.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly but gently to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or as a topping for tacos, empanadas, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.3 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 835 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.
