Guacamole
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Guacamole
Description
This guacamole starts by halving ripe avocados, removing their pits, and scooping the creamy flesh into a bowl. The other ingredients—diced grape tomatoes, chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, fresh chopped cilantro, and minced fresh garlic—are added to the avocado. Lime juice and salt provide acidity and seasoning to balance the richness and bring out fresh flavors.
The mixture is stirred together with a fork to combine while retaining some chunkiness, not fully puréed. This texture provides both smoothness and bits of fresh vegetables and herbs for added interest and contrast.
Guacamole pairs well with assorted raw vegetables or tortilla chips, serving as a fresh, flavorful dip or condiment. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice as desired. The recipe is straightforward and relies on fresh ingredients to deliver its characteristic creamy yet vibrant taste.
Ingredients
- 3 large avocado ripe
- lime 2 Tablespoons, juice from 1
- ½ cup grape tomatoes diced
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Slice your avocados in half, remove the pits and scoop the flesh of the avocados into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the rest of your ingredients to the bowl.
- Stir together with a fork, until combined, but still chunky, mashing the avocado as you stir.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with an assortment of raw vegetables and tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 recipe | |
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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