The Best Guacamole Recipe
from kristineskitchenblog.comThis guacamole recipe is easy to make with just a few simple, fresh ingredients. Learn how to make the best guacamole, perfect for serving with tortilla chips, as a dip for veggies, with tacos, as a sandwich spread, and more!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 166kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados*
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice plus more to taste
- ¼ cup finely chopped white onion or red onion
- ½ jalapeno or serrano chile, seeds and ribs removed and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin optional
- 1 Roma tomato seeds removed and chopped, optional
Instructions
- Quarter the avocados, then remove the pits and peel. Place the avocado flesh in a large bowl.
- Mash the avocados with a fork to your desired consistency.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust the ingredients as needed.
- Guacamole tastes best chilled, so refrigerate for about 20 minutes before serving. This time also allows the flavors to meld. Serve with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, on tacos, etc.
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Notes
- If your avocados are not large you may want to scale down the amounts of the other ingredients.
- Guacamole will last for 3 days in the refrigerator. Smooth out the surface of the guacamole and pour on a thin layer of water. Cover the container and store in the fridge. Pour off water and blot dry with a paper towel before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 13.6mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.6mg
