Best Guacamole Recipe
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4.9
Best Guacamole Recipe
Description
This recipe for the Best Guacamole uses ripe avocados mashed with diced red onion, finely chopped cilantro, lime zest and juice from two limes, diced jalapeño, salt, and optional ground cumin. The mash keeps some chunkiness to retain texture while infusing the flavors. Folding in seeded, diced Roma tomatoes adds a refreshing contrast and mild sweetness, though they can be omitted if preferred.
The combination delivers a creamy base from the avocados brightened by citrus and fresh herbs, with a gentle heat from jalapeño balanced by salt and earthiness from cumin. The ingredients combine without being over-processed, giving a vibrant, slightly chunky consistency typical of traditional guacamole.
Serve this guacamole as a dip alongside tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or salads. It complements Mexican-inspired dishes and adds freshness to many meals.
Ingredients
- 3 avocado ripe
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped, fresh
- lime zest and juice of 2
- 1 small jalapeno pepper diced
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste, sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin optional, ground
- tomato seeded and diced, Roma, 1 to 2, optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the avocados, onion, cilantro, lime zest and juice, jalapeño, salt, and cumin, if using. Mash until the ingredients are combined but still a bit chunky.
- Fold in the tomatoes, if using.
- Season to taste and serve.
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4.9
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