Chunky Guacamole with Tomato and Cilantro
Chunky Guacamole with Tomato and Cilantro features ripe avocados mashed to a preferred texture combined with diced Roma tomatoes, jalapeño, red onion, and fresh cilantro. The homemade seasoning blend of garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, dried cilantro, cayenne, and salt adds depth and a mild kick. This guacamole balances creamy, fresh, and spicy elements, making it ideal as a dip or condiment.
Ingredients
- 3 avocado medium sized, ripe
- 2 Roma tomato
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- ¼-½ cup red onion finely diced
- 2-3 TBSP cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 lime small
- guacamole seasoning (recipe below)
Homemade Guacamole Seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cilantro dried
- ¼ tsp cumin or extra, to taste, ground
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
- ¼-½ tsp salt to taste
Instructions
- To make the seasoning blend, combine the spices in a small bowl and mix.
- Slice each avocado in half, remove the pit, and use a spoon to scoop out the avocado from each peel.
- Add avocado to a medium bowl and fork mash until desired consistency is reached. You can make this guac as chunky (or smooth) as you'd like!
- Next dice tomatoes and prep the jalapeño. Remove the stem and slice in half. For a spicier guacamole, leave some of the seeds intact. For a mild guacamole, use a spoon to scoop out the insides of each half of the pepper. Dice or finely mince jalapeños depending on desired consistency. If you haven't already. finely dice ¼-½ cup of red onion.
- Add onion, jalapeño, tomato, 2 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro, and juice of half a lime to the bowl along with the homemade seasoning blend.
- Mix and dive in with a tortilla chip to taste test. If you'd like, add the juice of the remaining half of the lime and any additional salt, cumin, and cilantro your heart desires. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition facts vary per serving based on avocado size; adjust seasoning and ingredients to taste.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.