The Best Guacamole Recipe
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The Best Guacamole Recipe
Description
The Best Guacamole Recipe combines peeled and pitted avocados mashed in a bowl with chopped fresh cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, and sea salt. The mashing creates a creamy consistency with some texture preserved depending on how thoroughly it is mashed. Lime juice adds brightness and acidity that balances the richness of the avocado. Cilantro introduces a fresh herbal note that complements the smooth fruit. Sea salt rounds out and enhances the overall flavors.
Preparation is simple, requiring just mixing and mashing all ingredients until well combined. This guacamole works well as a dip with chips or vegetables, a topping for tacos and burritos, or a spread on sandwiches. Fresh ingredients and immediate serving ensure vibrant flavor and proper color preservation.
Ingredients
- 2 avocado peeled and pitted
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 2 teaspoons lime juice fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Mash with a large fork until avocado becomes creamy and ingredients are combined. Taste and adjust for salt.
- Serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11.3mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.