Simple Guacamole Recipe
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4.9
Simple Guacamole Recipe
Description
Simple Guacamole Recipe centers on ripe avocados mashed gently to maintain some chunkiness, providing a creamy texture with bursts of fresh avocado flavor. Lime juice brightens the mixture, while minced garlic and sea salt deepen the taste. Optional add-ins such as seeded tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and ground cumin introduce freshness, aroma, mild heat, and earthiness, enabling a customizable guacamole suited to various palates.
The preparation involves scooping avocado flesh and mashing it with a fork, then stirring in lime juice, garlic, salt, and optional ingredients to taste. The guacamole works well as a dip for chips or a condiment for Mexican dishes, adding moisture and flavor contrast. The recipe provides flexibility to adjust ingredients for personal preference or limited pantry supplies.
To maintain its bright green color and fresh taste, guacamole is best served immediately. If storing, pressing parchment paper directly on its surface minimizes air exposure and browning. A smaller single serving can be made using a single avocado with proportionate amounts of lime, garlic, and salt.
Ingredients
- 3 avocado ripe
- 1 lime
- 1-2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
Optional Ad-Ins
- 1 medium Roma tomato seeded and diced
- ¼ cup onion white, minced
- ¼ cup cilantro minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
Instructions
- To cut the avocados, run a knife around the avocado (from top to bottom) and twist it in half. Pull out and discard the pit. Using a spoon or your thumb, remove the flesh and place it into a medium-sized bowl.
- Use a fork to gently mash each avocado half several times so the guacamole is creamy but still a bit chunky.
- Squeeze the lime into the bowl with the avocado. Add the garlic, salt, and any/all or none of the optional ingredients and stir them into the guacamole. Taste and add more salt if needed.
Notes
- Best eaten fresh to prevent browning; cover surface with parchment paper if storing.
- Adjust optional add-ins like tomato, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro according to taste or availability.
- To prepare a smaller single serving, use one avocado with about half a lime, a small garlic clove, and a pinch of salt.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ½ cup | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 751mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 229IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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