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The Best Simple Guacamole

This simple guacamole recipe is truly the best- nothing but avocado, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and a little bit of red onion. The avocado is diced rather than mashed for the ideal chunky texture. Eat it with tortilla chips, on toast, on tacos or burritos, top eggs or fish or chicken with it, or eat with a spoon directly from the bowl!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 271 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 5-6 avocados or 3-4 large avocados
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime about 2 tablespoons
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Halve avocados and remove pits.
  2. Using a paring knife, dice the avocado while it is still in the peel by cutting the flesh in both directions into approximately 1/2 inch squares.
  3. Scoop out the diced avocados from the peel with a spoon and place in a bowl with remaining ingredients.
  4. Stir using a spoon until desired consistency is reached (the avocado will mash a bit, especially if you stir vigorously, but you still want some chunky texture).
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Serve with chips, on tacos or burritos, on top of chicken or fish, or on eggs, or anything else you love to eat with guacamole!

Notes

  • To save leftovers from browning: First, squeeze a bit of lime juice on the surface of the guacamole. The acidity in the lime juice will help prevent browning. Then, press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to cover it, rather than stretched across the top of the bowl, since exposure to air causes browning.
  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 206mg (9%) Potassium 822mg (23%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Calories 271kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 206mg 9%
Potassium 822mg 17%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 290IU 6%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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