Classic Chunky Guacamole Mexicano
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Classic Chunky Guacamole Mexicano
Description
This guacamole recipe starts by mashing avocados until mostly chunky rather than smooth, preserving some texture. The addition of minced garlic, white onion, and chopped tomato creates layers of flavor and a refreshing crunch. Optional jalapeño adds mild spiciness, balanced by the lime juice which brightens the overall flavor and helps preserve the avocado's green color. Salt season the dip to taste.
The guacamole’s slightly coarse texture and fresh ingredients make it a versatile accompaniment to chips, pitas, or veggie sticks, suitable for casual snacking or as part of a larger meal. Preparing the avocado last helps prevent premature browning, keeping the dip visually appealing.
Variations include using a lava-stone mortar and pestle to grind the aromatics before folding in the avocado chunks, which emphasizes different textural contrasts. Adjusting ingredients to personal taste allows for different levels of heat, acidity, and pungency.
Ingredients
- 4 avocado large
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup white onion minced
- 1 jalapeño minced (optional)
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoon lime juice fresh
Instructions
- Cut the avocado in half. Twist to remove the pit. Scoop out the pulp. Place in a medium-size bowl and mash the avocado with a fork so that the mixture is a bit chunky.
- Add the tomato, onion, garlic, and salt. Sprinkle the lime juice over all the ingredients and give everything a good stir, but don't overdo it.
- Serve with tortilla chips, blue corn tortilla chips, whole-wheat pita chips, or fresh veggies.
Notes
- Adjust the quantity of ingredients like jalapeño, garlic, or lime juice according to personal taste preferences.
- For a traditional method, grind the garlic, onion, jalapeño, and salt in a molcajete before folding in avocado for varied texture.
- Prepare avocado mashing just before serving to prevent browning; other ingredients can be prepped earlier.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 719mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 393IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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