Description
This guacamole recipe is fresh, balanced, and easy to make, perfect for snacking or serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe avocados (Choose Hass avocados for the best texture and flavor.)
- 1 small lime (juice, plus extra to taste) (Add more lime juice to taste.)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (Start with this amount; adjust to taste.)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion (Soak in cold water for 5 minutes if too sharp.)
- 1 small roma tomato, chopped (Optional, use only if tomatoes are ripe.)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (Adjust based on your preference.)
- 1 small jalapeno, finely chopped (Optional, adjust spice level as desired.)
- 1 small garlic clove, grated or minced (Optional, but adds great flavor.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic before you mash the avocados.
- Scoop the avocados into a bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth with small chunks.
- Stir in lime juice and salt immediately to distribute the flavor.
- Fold in the chopped onion, cilantro, tomato, jalapeno, and garlic. Adjust salt and lime if necessary.
Notes
For the best flavor, allow guacamole to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: Mexican