Description
Make classic, fresh guacamole quickly using basic ingredients. This recipe is simple for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
- Use a fork or potato masher to coarsely mash the avocado to your preferred consistency. Leave some chunks for texture.
- Add the chopped red onion, minced jalapeño (if using), chopped cilantro, and lime juice to the bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Taste the guacamole and add more salt or lime juice if needed.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a side dish.
Notes
- For a smoother dip, mash the avocado more thoroughly before adding other ingredients.
- If you do not have fresh cilantro, you can omit it, but the flavor will change.
- To prevent browning if making ahead, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0