Simple Guacamole
Simple Guacamole is a quick and fresh dip made with ripe avocados, lime juice, and flavorful add-ins like red onion, cilantro, and optional jalapeño. Perfect for parties, snacking, or topping tacos, this classic guacamole is ready in just minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lime juice (to taste)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Add lime juice and mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher to your preferred consistency.
- Stir in red onion, tomato (if using), cilantro, jalapeño (if using), and garlic.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Mix well, adjust seasoning or lime juice if needed, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For chunky guacamole, mash the avocado lightly and chop add-ins coarsely.
- To reduce browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and store in an airtight container.
- Customize by adding mango, corn, or crumbled queso fresco for variations.
- Great as a dip, spread, or topping for tacos, burritos, and sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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