Description
A fresh and creamy homemade guacamole made with ripe avocados, lime juice, and simple seasonings. Perfect as a dip, topping, or side for your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes.
Ingredients
Guacamole Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 small tomato, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 jalapeño, finely minced (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash Avocados: Mash the avocados with a fork to your desired consistency.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in diced tomato, red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced jalapeño (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Combine and Adjust: Mix all the ingredients until well combined, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve the guacamole immediately with tortilla chips or use it as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled meats.
Notes
- Leave the guacamole slightly chunky for the best texture.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to reduce browning.
- Fresh lime juice helps preserve the guacamole’s color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
