5 from 40 votes
The Best Guacamole
The Best Guacamole blends ripe avocados with minced garlic, chopped onion, and optional diced jalapeño for mild heat. Fresh cilantro and lime juice add brightness, while cumin and salt season the creamy texture. Chopped Roma tomato adds freshness and slight acidity. This guacamole balances creamy, zesty, and herbal flavors for a classic dip or topping.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
168 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 garlic finely minced, clove
- 3 Tablespoons white onion chopped
- 1 jalapeño stem and seeds removed, finely diced (optional)
- 3-4 large avocado ripe
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice about 2 limes, freshly squeezed
- 1 Roma tomato chopped
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl (or molcajete if you have one), crush chopped cilantro, garlic, and onion (and jalapeno, if using) using the back of a spoon, grinding it against the bowl a bit to release its juices and aroma.
- Add the avocados, lime juice, salt, and cumin and mash with a fork until the avocados are mostly broken down and only smaller chunks remain. If you prefer chunkier guacamole, just don't mash it quite as much. If you prefer smoother guac, keep on going until it's the consistency you desire. Stir in the chopped tomato.
- Top with extra chopped cilantro and store covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Notes
- This guacamole is featured in the House of Nash Eats Everyday cookbook, indicating a trusted home-style recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
202mg
(8%)
Potassium
534mg
(11%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
270IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 534mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.