Description
This Fast & Easy Guacamole recipe is a simple, fresh, and flavorful dip made with ripe avocados, onions, tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro. Perfect for quick snack time, party dips, or as a delicious topping for tacos and bowls, it comes together in just 10 minutes with minimal prep and no cooking required.
Ingredients
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Guacamole Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Avocados: Scoop the avocado flesh into a medium-sized bowl, making sure to remove all the creamy insides from the skins.
- Mash Avocados: Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the avocados to your preferred texture, whether chunky or smooth.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: Add the finely chopped onion, diced tomato, minced garlic, jalapeño if using, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro into the mashed avocado bowl.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the lime juice or cilantro if you desire more brightness or herbaceous flavor.
- Serve: Serve the guacamole immediately with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or use as a flavorful topping for tacos, burrito bowls, and other dishes.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Remove jalapeño seeds to reduce heat or omit for milder guacamole.
- Prepare just before serving to avoid browning; cover with plastic wrap touching the surface if storing briefly.
- Customize with additional ingredients like diced red onion, cumin, or diced mango for variation.
