Classic Guacamole
This simple guacamole recipe highlights the fresh, creamy taste of ripe avocados. It's a quick and easy dip perfect for sharing, made with a few key ingredients. Serve it with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 213 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 3 pcsavocado, ripe
- 1 pcslime, juiced
- 0.25 pcsred onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cupcilantro, chopped
- 0.5 pcsjalapeño pepper, minced, seeds removed(optional)
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper
Equipment
fork · bowl · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium-sized bowl.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Choose avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for best ripeness.
- 2
Mash the avocado flesh with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency, leaving some chunks for texture.
About 3 min
- 3
Add the lime juice, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Adjust the amount of jalapeño to your spice preference.
- 4
Stir all ingredients together gently until well combined.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 5
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a side.
Cook’s note: To prevent browning if not serving immediately, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole or add an extra squeeze of lime juice.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 212.8kcal
- Protein
- 2.8g
- Carbs
- 14.1g
- Fat
- 19.2g
- Fibre
- 9.6g
- Sugar
- 1.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover guacamole in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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