Guacamole
This guacamole recipe is a Mexican classic that’s fresh, flavorful, and simple to make! Made with ripe avocados, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, lime juice, salt, and jalapeños, it’s perfect as a dip, spread, or topping.
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 Roma tomato diced (optional)
- 1 jalapeño pepper diced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ small onion finely diced
- ½ lime juiced (plus more as needed)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados
- Cut the avocados in half and carefully remove the pit with a knife. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and transfer it to a medium mixing bowl.
- Mash the Avocados
- Mash the avocados with a fork, potato masher, or traditional molcajete until you achieve your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).
- Mix in Ingredients
- Stir in the chopped cilantro, tomato (if using), onion, lime juice, jalapeño, and kosher salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Taste and Adjust
- Taste the guacamole and adjust the seasoning with additional lime juice or salt, if needed.
- Notes
- Choosing Ripe Avocados: A ripe avocado should feel slightly soft when gently squeezed but still firm. To check, remove the small stem at the base—if the color underneath is green, it's ripe; if brown, it may be overripe.
- Tomatoes Are Optional: Adding tomato is a personal preference. Leave it out for a smoother guacamole.
- Salt Is Key: Season generously with salt for the best flavor. Start with the suggested amount and adjust to taste.