Description
Fresh, flavorful, and easy guacamole! Perfect for parties, snacks, or topping Mexican dishes. Made with ripe avocados, red onion, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and minced (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados: Cut each avocado lengthwise around the pit. Twist the halves to separate them. Carefully remove the pit. Scoop out the avocado flesh into a medium-sized bowl.
- Mash the Avocados: Using a fork, mash the avocado to your desired consistency (smooth or chunky). Don’t over-mash.
- Add the Red Onion: Add the finely chopped red onion to the mashed avocado.
- Incorporate the Tomatoes: Add the diced Roma tomatoes to the bowl. Seed the tomatoes first.
- Add the Jalapeños: Add the minced jalapeño(s) to the bowl. Start with one and add more to taste. Remember to remove the seeds and membranes.
- Add the Cilantro: Add the chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl.
- Add the Lime Juice: Add the freshly squeezed lime juice to the bowl.
- Add the Spices: Add the ground cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the bowl.
- Season with Salt and Pepper: Season the guacamole with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Mix Well: Gently mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the guacamole and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Notes
- Ripe Avocados are Key: Use avocados that yield to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy.
- Don’t Over-Mash: Avoid over-mashing the avocado to prevent a watery guacamole.
- Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh lime juice, cilantro, and vegetables for the best flavor.
- Adjust to Your Taste: Customize the recipe by adjusting the amount of jalapeño, lime juice, and other seasonings to your liking.
- Prevent Browning: Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole or add a little extra lime juice to prevent browning.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with tortilla chips, as a topping for Mexican dishes, with vegetables, on toast, or in sandwiches.
- Variations: Try adding mango, pineapple, corn, black beans, or roasted red peppers for different flavor profiles.
- Storing Guacamole: Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface or add a thin layer of water or lime juice on top to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes