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The Best Guacamole
This 5-Minute Real Guacamole is authentic, with bold and zesty flavors that will dazzle your taste buds. It's hard to believe something this healthy and delicious is this easy. (Bonus: whole30 and paleo compliant)
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 218 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex , Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 6 large Hass avocados semi-ripe
- Juice of 2 large limes fresh
- 1 small red onion chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes chopped and seeded/drained
- ¼ cup cilantro freshly chopped
- 1 medium Jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Halve avocados, remove the seeds, and scoop flesh into a large bowl. Roughly mash with a fork, leaving some chunky bits. Immediately fold in lime juice, using a spoon or rubber spatula.
- Gently fold in all remaining ingredients by hand, until combined. If serving immediately transfer guacamole to serving bowl and serve with tortilla chips.
- If not serving immediately: transfer guacamole to a clear container with lid. Gently tap down the container, to pack down the guacamole and remove as many air pockets as possible. Add a very thin layer of lime/lemon juice (or water) over the guacamole, and place cling wrap flush over the top to form an airtight seal. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Notes
- If desired, you can replace the garlic powder with 2 cloves of freshly minced garlic.
- Cumin may be new to you when it comes to guacamole, but it provides a deliciously fragrant flavor; we love it!
- You can use grape tomatoes as well. We like the cherry tomatoes for their sweeter, fuller flavor than large store-bought tomatoes.
- If you want to use sweeter onions, use white onions instead of red ones.
- For a bigger kick, you can include some of the jalapeño seeds.
- Guacamole can stay fresh and green for several days if completely airtight; the key is preventing oxygen from coming into contact with any part of the guacamole.
- See original article for key tips on buying/storing avocados.
- If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating ❤️
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Sodium
197mg
(8%)
Potassium
894mg
(26%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
578IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
50mg
(56%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 894mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 578IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.