Guacamole
A crowd-pleasing dip featuring ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for parties or as a snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados Should be slightly soft to touch.
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) Add for extra flavor.
- 1 medium lime, juiced Provides zest.
- 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- to taste Salt Adjust according to preference.
- to taste Pepper Adjust according to preference.
- 1 medium Jalapeño, finely chopped (optional) For added heat.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the avocados in half. Remove the pits and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Use a fork or a potato masher to mash the avocado to your desired consistency, whether smooth or chunky.
- Add the finely diced onion, tomatoes, and minced garlic if using.
- Pour in the lime juice and add the chopped cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you like a bit of heat, add the finely chopped jalapeño.
- Mix everything gently until combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serving
- Serve immediately, or follow the storage tips to keep it fresh.
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Notes
To prevent browning, keep the pit in the bowl until ready to serve or cover the dip with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface.