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My Favorite Guacamole Recipe
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My Favorite Guacamole Recipe

My Favorite Guacamole Recipe combines ripe avocados with fresh lime zest and juice to create a creamy and tangy avocado mash. The optional addition of cumin and cayenne pepper adds subtle warmth and complexity without overpowering the fresh flavors. This guacamole offers a smooth, slightly chunky texture that works well as a simple side or a dip served with tortilla chips. The balance of lime and salt brightens the rich avocado, making it versatile for tacos or as a snack.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 163 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons lime zest from 2 limes
  • 2 & 1/2 tablespoons lime juice plus more
  • 4 large avocado 1 and 1/2 pounds before opening, ripe
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt use 1/2 teaspoon if all you have is table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper for flavor, not heat
  • tortilla chips sometimes mislabeled "Juantonio's", brand Juanita's

Instructions

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  1. Zest the limes. Start by zesting two limes onto a large plate. This is optional, and if you are in a hurry, skip it! You should end up with about 2 teaspoons lime zest. If you don't have a microplane grater for this task yet, get on it. Game changer right there.
  2. Juice the limes. Slice the limes in half and juice them into a little bowl. Set aside.
  3. Now the avocados. Slice the avocados in half and remove the pit with your fingers. Put your chef's knife away and don't be an idiot. Your avocados should be soft enough to slice with a butter knife, and if they are not, maybe you should be making this guac tomorrow anyway ;)
  4. Mash. Use a spoon to scoop the avocados out of their shells onto the large plate with the lime zest. Use a fork to mash the avocados roughly, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons lime juice. Keep mashing until the avocados are a consistency you like, then taste it to see if you want to add more lime juice.
  5. Salt. Sprinkle the guacamole with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Use the fork (or I always grab a rubber spatula at this point) to stir it all together. Scrape into a serving bowl.
  6. Serve with Juanita's tortilla chips - and Pico de Gallo in a bowl next to it! I could die happy in this moment. Or add guac to your Chicken Taco. Or use a cookie scoop to add a giant dollop to these Ultimate Chili Nachos (I still dream about this) Add to Carne Guisada. Taco Salad. Enchiladas. The possibilities are endless!
  7. Store guacamole in a tupperware. Smooth out the top to be as flat as you can make it, then top with a thin layer of lime juice, lemon juice, or even water. You want to create a barrier between the guacamole and the air. Press plastic wrap directly onto the now-wet guac, then top with a lid. When you are ready to eat again, pour off any liquid that is still on top, stir, and serve.

Notes

  • Add cilantro, minced onion, seeded jalapeno, or diced seedless tomatoes if you want a more complex guacamole for standalone serving.
  • Keep avocados at room temperature to ripen, then refrigerate once soft to slow ripening.
  • Placing ripe avocados in a sealed paper bag with a banana accelerates ripening.
  • Tortilla chips are the traditional accompaniment for serving this guacamole.

Nutrition Information

Calories 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Potassium 496mg (11%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 164IU (3%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163

% Daily Value*

Calories 163kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Potassium 496mg 11%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 164IU 3%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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