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Easy Guacamole Recipe

This creamy and delicious authentic Guacamole recipe is made with ripe, creamy avocados, fresh tomatoes, onions, chiles, salt, cilantro and fresh lime juice. Packed with flavor and so easy to make that we are sure you'll be making this recipe for years to come.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 169 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Red Onions finely chopped (brown or white onions can be used)
  • 1 - 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers seeded and finely chopped (remove the ribs for less heat).
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 3 ripe Hass avocados halved and pitted
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice or to taste
  • 1 ripe Roma tomato seeded and chopped (optional)
To Serve:
  • tortilla chips

Instructions

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  1. Combine the onions, jalapeño peppers, half of the chopped cilantro and salt in a medium bowl. With a fork, mash the ingredients together a few times. This will bruise the ingredients a bit making them aromatic. You can also mash the ingredients together in a traditional Mexican mortar and pestle (molcajete).
  2. Scoop the flesh of the avocados into the bowl, discarding any bruised, browned areas. Mash the avocado coarsely or until it reaches your desired texture. I like a few small chunks to remain. Stir in the rest of the cilantro and lime juice. If you are using tomatoes, stir them in. Mix to combine and taste. Adjust salt and lime juice to taste.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, only use ripe avocados and remove any and all brown spots from the avocado before mashing.
  • Avocados are easier to mash when they are at room temperature.
  • Dice the onions and jalapeños, smaller pieces meld better making the guac a lot tastier.
  • Use fresh lime juice. The second best choice is fresh lemon juice. Bottled juice is never an option (unless you are in the North Pole).
  • Mash the avocados with a fork or a pastry cutter and leave a few bigger chunks for texture.
  • If the onions are strong tasting, place them in a mesh strainer, sprinkle some salt and toss to combine. Wait about 2-4 minutes and rinse under cold running water.
  • Authentic Mexican guacamole does not include tomatoes but you can add them if you want. Deseed the tomatoes before adding.

Nutrition Information

Calories 169kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 396mg (17%) Potassium 549mg (16%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 326IU (7%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169

% Daily Value*

Calories 169kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 396mg 17%
Potassium 549mg 12%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 326IU 7%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.