Description
Classic Mexican guacamole with fresh cilantro delights taste buds and brings zesty excitement to snack time. Creamy avocados mashed with lime, onion, and jalapeño create an irresistible dip you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
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Avocados:
- 3 ripe Hass avocados
Herbs and Spices:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 – 2 limes)
- 1 medium tomato, finely diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Halve ripe avocados and extract the pits, then scoop the creamy green flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the avocado and sprinkle salt, then mash using a fork until reaching a chunky or smooth texture according to preference.
- Incorporate diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, fresh cilantro, minced jalapeño, crushed garlic, and ground cumin into the mashed avocado mixture.
- Gently fold the ingredients together, ensuring even distribution of herbs and spices throughout the guacamole.
- Sample the guacamole and calibrate the seasoning by adding more salt, lime juice, or spices to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the guacamole to a serving dish and pair immediately with crisp tortilla chips for a vibrant and zesty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Prevent browning by keeping the avocado pit in the guacamole or covering the surface directly with plastic wrap to minimize air exposure.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeno amounts or removing seeds for milder versions.
- For a smoother texture, use a fork instead of a masher, creating a creamier consistency that blends ingredients more evenly.
- Experiment with additional mix-ins like diced mango, black beans, or corn to create unique flavor profiles while maintaining the classic guacamole base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg