Easy Guacamole Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
168 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Guacamole Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by roughly chopping ripe avocados and mashing them to a preferred consistency. Fresh lime juice is added to provide acidity and prevent browning. Diced red onion and tomato bring crispness and sweetness, while minced garlic and ground cumin introduce depth and subtle earthiness. Fresh cilantro contributes a leafy herbal flavor, and salt and black pepper season the mix.
The guacamole achieves a balance between creamy avocado and textured vegetables, brightened by lime juice. The flavor profile is fresh and mildly tangy with a gentle kick from cumin and garlic. This dip complements many Mexican or Southwestern dishes and can be spread on toast or used as a topping for grilled meats or vegetables.
To maintain the best texture, guide tomato preparation by removing seeds if not consuming immediately, which helps avoid watery guacamole. Brown spots on avocado should be sliced off to prevent bitterness. For a smoother guacamole, a blender or food processor can be used for the avocado and lime juice before folding in the vegetables. To save time, a mini food processor can chop onions and process avocado to desired consistency.
Ingredients
- 2 large avocado pitted
- lime juice or to taste, juice of ½ small lime
- ¼ red onion diced, or white or yellow onion
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon cilantro freshly chopped
- ½ Roma tomato diced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, peel, and roughly chop into a medium-sized bowl.
- Squeeze the lime juice.
- Using a fork, mash the avocados until you reach your desired consistency. Mix in the onion, garlic, cumin, cilantro, tomato, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
- Remove tomato seeds to reduce guacamole’s wateriness if it will not be eaten immediately.
- Trim avocado brown spots before mashing to avoid bitter flavor.
- For a smooth texture, use a blender or food processor to combine avocado and lime juice before adding the other ingredients.
- Using a vegetable chopper or mini food processor for onions and avocados speeds preparation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 528mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 223IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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