Description
Mexican guacamole delivers zesty perfection with ripe avocados, crisp cilantro, and lime’s tangy spark. Fresh ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a creamy dip that invites you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 large tomato
- ¼ cup (60 ml) red onion
- 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers (optional)
Fresh Herbs and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (15 g) fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Liquid Ingredient:
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Halve ripe avocados lengthwise, carefully removing the pit with a gentle twist and extracting the creamy flesh into a spacious mixing bowl.
- Utilize a fork to mash the avocado pulp, creating a rustic texture with a few chunky bits for added character and visual appeal.
- Gently fold in freshly diced tomatoes, finely minced red onion, and roughly chopped cilantro, distributing the ingredients evenly throughout the avocado base.
- For those craving an extra kick, incorporate finely diced jalapeño peppers, carefully controlling the heat level to suit personal preference.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture, ensuring each ingredient is lightly coated to prevent oxidation and enhance the vibrant flavor profile.
- Sprinkle kosher salt (or 1.25 milliliters) and freshly ground black pepper, tasting and adjusting the seasoning to create a balanced flavor combination.
- Delicately fold the ingredients together, preserving the guacamole’s rustic texture and preventing over-mixing.
- Perform a final taste test, fine-tuning the salt, lime juice, or pepper to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
- Transfer the guacamole to a serving dish, garnishing with additional cilantro leaves and a wedge of lime for a beautiful presentation.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp tortilla chips or as a dynamic accompaniment to various Mexican-inspired dishes.
Notes
- Choose ripe, dark green avocados that yield slightly when gently pressed to ensure creamy, smooth guacamole texture.
- Dice tomatoes and onions uniformly to distribute flavors evenly and maintain a consistent bite in every spoonful.
- Remove avocado pit carefully by striking it with a sharp knife and twisting to prevent any accidental hand injuries.
- Keep guacamole fresh by pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface to minimize air exposure and prevent browning.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity or removing seeds for milder versions of this classic dip.
- Store any leftover guacamole in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days for best quality and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg