Description
A creamy, zesty, and fresh homemade guacamole made with ripe avocados, lime juice, cilantro, onion, tomato, and a touch of jalapeño. Perfect as a dip, spread, or topping for your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Gather your mixing bowl, fork, and cutting board.
- Combine Ingredients: Scoop avocado flesh into a bowl, mash lightly with a fork, and add lime juice immediately.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Use your mixing bowl as the base for combining all ingredients.
- Assemble the Dish: Mix in onions, tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook to Perfection: Let the guacamole rest for 5–10 minutes so flavors can meld.
- Finishing Touches: Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop into a serving bowl and pair with tortilla chips, veggies, or tacos.
Notes
- Keep the avocado pit in the guacamole to slow browning.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeño seeds.
- Always taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg