How to Make Guacamole
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How to Make Guacamole
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For an addictingly fresh, restaurant-quality dip or side, learn how to make guacamole at home in only 10 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 5 avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more for topping
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- ½ onion, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine avocado and lime juice and mix until coated.
- Add salt, cumin, cayenne, and mash the avocado mixture using a potato masher or the back of a spoon.
- Fold in tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeño and garlic.
- Add additional lime juice over the top to help keep guacamole from browning Serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
- Homemade guacamole usually lasts up to 2 days. When you see a puddle of brown liquid and the layers below the surface have lost their vibrant green color, you'll know it's gone bad.
- STORE To store guacamole, place it in a bowl and pour a thin layer o flime juice on top of the guacamole. Cover with plastic wrap and push the plastic down to touch the guacamole. This will prevent air pockets and will keep the guacamole from browning. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cup
Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Sodium
207mg
(9%)
Potassium
888mg
(25%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
465IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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