Description
Homemade guacamole brings California sunshine to your snack table with creamy avocados and zesty lime. Fresh cilantro and crisp tortilla chips complete this irresistible Mexican-inspired classic you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 ripe avocados (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and finely chopped)
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Serving:
- 1 16-ounce (454 grams) bag of tortilla chips
Instructions
- Carefully slice ripe avocados into chunky pieces, ensuring a rustic texture that maintains some larger fragments.
- Finely dice red onions and jalapeño peppers, creating a vibrant and zesty base for the traditional Mexican dip.
- Chop fresh cilantro leaves, releasing their aromatic oils and adding a bright green color to the mixture.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice directly over the chopped ingredients to prevent avocado browning and enhance the tangy flavor profile.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the taste and balance the creamy avocado base.
- Gently fold all ingredients together using a fork, maintaining some chunky avocado pieces for an authentic, rustic texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, ensuring a harmonious blend of spicy, tangy, and creamy elements.
- Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl and accompany with crisp, golden tortilla chips for an irresistible appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Mash avocados lightly to maintain a chunky, rustic texture that adds delightful mouthfeel to your guacamole.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice just before mixing to prevent browning and preserve the vibrant green color of the avocados.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on personal spice tolerance, removing seeds for milder heat or adding more for extra kick.
- Prep ingredients right before serving to ensure maximum freshness and prevent avocados from oxidizing and turning brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg