Guacamole Recipe
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Guacamole Recipe
Description
The guacamole is made by mashing peeled avocados just enough to retain some chunks for creaminess and texture. The addition of finely chopped tomato and red onion contributes a mild sweetness and crunch. Lime juice is essential, both for flavor and to slow the oxidation that causes browning.
A touch of cumin can be added to introduce subtle earthiness, while salt and freshly ground black pepper season the dip to taste. The recipe advises selecting ripe avocados, notably with slightly soft flesh and dark green skin, to ensure smooth texture and flavor. Roma tomatoes are preferred for their lower water content, preventing a watery dip.
Keeping the guacamole covered with plastic wrap pressed to the surface helps minimize contact with air and delays discoloration, making it suitable for serving over a short period. Refrigeration further slows browning if immediate serving is not possible.
Ingredients
- 3 avocado peeled and diced
- 1 tomato finely chopped, medium
- ¼ red onion finely chopped
- lime juice of
- ¼ teaspoon cumin optional
- salt to taste, freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Mash avocados in a medium bowl. Add finely chopped tomato and red onion to the bowl.
- Squeeze the juice of a lime, season with cumin, salt, and pepper, and mix everything. Season with more salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Serve immediately, or cover with a plastic wrap to prevent air reaching it. (The oxygen in the air causes oxidation which will turn the guacamole brown.) Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Select ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure and have dark green skin for best texture and taste.
- Use Roma tomatoes to avoid excess moisture in the guacamole.
- Lime juice not only adds flavor but also helps prevent browning from oxidation.
- Avoid overmashing the avocados to keep a desirable chunky texture.
- Season the dip with salt, pepper, and optional cumin to balance flavors.
- Cover guacamole tightly with plastic wrap pressing onto the surface to minimize air exposure and maintain color if not serving immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 138g | |
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 396mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 16.4mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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