Description
This easy guacamole recipe is a delightful Mexican classic that brings vibrant flavors and creamy texture to your table. Perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to festive gatherings, this versatile dip can be enjoyed with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, or even spread on sandwiches. Made with fresh ingredients like ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and crisp cilantro, this homemade guacamole offers an authentic taste that store-bought versions just can’t match. Plus, it’s customizable—adjust the heat level by adding more jalapeño or skip the tomatoes for a smoother finish. Get ready to impress your guests with this quick and healthy snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 Roma tomato (optional), diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ small onion, finely diced
- Juice of ½ lime (plus more as needed)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more as needed)
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the avocado to your preferred consistency using a fork or potato masher.
- Stir in chopped cilantro, tomato (if using), onion, lime juice, jalapeño, and salt until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or salt if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg