Guacamole
Our favorite authentic guacamole recipe made with a subtle spicy kick and a profound lime twist.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados pitted and mashed
- 2 limes fresh squeezed
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 medium white onion (about 2/3 cups) diced
- 1 cup Roma or plum tomato (about 2) diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce or to taste
Instructions
- Cut avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pits, and scoop into a bowl. Mash until creamy and smooth.
- Add lime juice, hot sauce, salt, and garlic powder and mix until incorporated. Season with more salt as needed.
- Fold in tomatoes, cilantro, and onion until fully mixed. Serve immediately.
Notes
Mash avocados until creamy with very small chunks — you don't want a paste but it should have a creamy consistency. A potato masher works best for this.
Finely chopped or diced onions and tomatoes are better than larger chopped ones. You don't want massive chunks of onion and tomato in your guac. The smaller pieces will also spread throughout more evenly.
Always mash the avocados, salt, lime, and seasoning FIRST, and then fold in onion, tomato, and cilantro. This prevents pulverizing the other solid ingredients.
If making ahead of time, tightly seal with plastic wrap, pressing down so the plastic comes in full contact with the top of the guacamole, eliminating any oxygen exposure. The prevents browning and keeps guacamole fresh!
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.2g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 19.7g | Saturated Fat: 4.1g | Sodium: 171mg | Fiber: 7.7g | Sugar: 1.8g