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Guacamole

The Best Easy Guacamole Recipe You’ll Crave Daily

This easy guacamole is a creamy, fresh dip perfect for any occasion, with ripe avocados and zesty lime juice at its core.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 pieces ripe avocados Use ripe avocados for a creamy texture
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
For the Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro Chopped, optional
  • 1/4 cup red onion Diced
  • 1 clove garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño Optional, chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes Diced, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • fork
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Guacamole
  1. Cut two ripe avocados in half, twist to separate, and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
  2. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the avocados to a desired consistency, mostly smooth with some chunky bits.
  3. Pour in lime juice and sprinkle salt over mash, mixing thoroughly until evenly distributed.
  4. Fold in cilantro, red onion, garlic, and any optional ingredients like jalapeño or tomatoes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, adding more salt or lime juice if desired.
  6. Garnish with additional cilantro or tomatoes if desired, then serve.
  7. Scoop onto a serving dish and enjoy with tortilla chips or veggie sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best served immediately, but can be stored in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to prevent browning.

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