Description
This classic guacamole recipe combines ripe avocados with fresh lime juice, jalapeño, and cilantro to create a chunky, flavorful dip that’s perfect for serving with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes. Quick to prepare and wonderfully fresh, it balances creamy textures with zesty and mildly spicy notes.
Ingredients
Guacamole Ingredients
- 3 large avocados, halved and pitted
- 1½ tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime), plus more to taste
- Heaping ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 scallions, white and light green parts only, very thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon minced garlic (from 1 clove, optional)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (about 2½ tablespoons)
- 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare avocados: Hold an avocado half in the palm of your hand and, using a butter knife, cut a grid into the flesh without piercing the skin. Use a spoon to scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Repeat this process with the remaining avocado halves.
- Mix seasonings: Add lime juice, salt, ground cumin, scallions, minced garlic if using, and minced jalapeño pepper to the bowl with the avocado.
- Mash ingredients: Using a fork, mash the mixture until blended but still very chunky to maintain texture.
- Add tomato and cilantro: Fold in the diced tomato and chopped cilantro gently to avoid overmixing, keeping the guacamole chunky.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the guacamole and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño as desired to balance flavors and heat.
- Serve or store: Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and serve immediately with tortilla chips. If not serving right away, cover the surface tightly with plastic wrap to prevent browning and refrigerate for up to a few hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier guacamole, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add an extra pepper.
- Using plastic wrap pressed directly on the guacamole surface helps prevent oxidation and browning.
- Seeded tomato prevents excess moisture from making the guacamole watery.
- Serve fresh for best taste and texture; guacamole is best consumed the same day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
