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Guacamole

Fresh, creamy avocado dip with lime, cilantro, and a hint of spice. Perfect for chips, tacos, or as a topping.

15 minEasyServes 6120 cal/serving

MexicanAppetizerNo-CookVegetarianVeganLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 3 avocados, ripe, peeled and pitted
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, mash 3 ripe, peeled and pitted avocados with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.

  2. 2

    Add the juice from 1 juiced lime, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 seeded and minced jalapeño, 1 diced tomato, and 1 minced garlic clove. Mix gently.

  3. 3

    Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust lime juice if needed.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent browning.

Questions

How long does Guacamole keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Guacamole?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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