Simple Guacamole Recipe
A simple, flavor-packed guacamole that’s bright, zesty, and perfect for dipping, topping, or scooping straight from the bowl.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Mortar and Pestle optional
Ingredients
- 3 large avocados ripe
- 1 jalapeño finely chopped (seeds removed depending on spice tolerance)
- 1 roma tomato finely chopped (seedless or remove the seeds)
- salt to taste
- 1 lime
- ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped (or fresh parsley)
Instructions
- Peel the avocados and discard the pits.
- Add the avocados to a large bowl or a mortar, and using a fork, a potato masher, or a pestle, mash until smooth (or leave slightly chunky, depending on your preference).
- Add the chopped jalapeño, tomato, pinch of salt, the juice of the lime, and chopped cilantro.
- Mix and enjoy!
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Notes
- Add-ins: Try adding one clove of finely minced garlic for a zesty kick. Some people swear by freshly chopped red onion in their guacamole.
- Seasonings: A sprinkle of Tajin seasoning takes this recipe over the top. Cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder all work as well.
- Herbs: This is very non-traditional, but you can replace cilantro with fresh minced parsley.
- De-seeding: Fresh tomatoes and chiles are totally optional. I like to de-seed both when I use them. It keeps the peppers from being too spicy and reduces the water content of the tomatoes.
- Note: To keep guacamole green, store it in an airtight container, press plastic wrap on top, and add a squeeze of lime before refrigerating.
Nutrition
Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 1595mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 978IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
