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Homemade Guacamole Recipe topped with diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and chili flakes, surrounded by tortilla chips and lime, in warm natural light.

Guacamole Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Fresh, chunky Guacamole Recipe made the authentic way with ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, onion, cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, and just the right balance of flavors. Perfect for parties, family dinners, or anytime you want to make tortilla chips exciting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe avocados - Slightly soft to the touch, not mushy
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice - About 1 medium lime
  • ¼ cup white onion - Finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic - Minced
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper - Seeded and minced, adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro - Chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt - Or to taste
  • 1 medium Roma tomato - Diced, optional
  • cumin, black pepper - Optional, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For mashing and mixing ingredients)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping vegetables)
  • 1 Fork (For mashing avocados)
  • 1 Cutting board (For safe chopping)
  • 1 Spoon (For scooping avocado flesh)

Method
 

  1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, scoop into a large bowl, and mash with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
    Glass bowl of freshly mashed, chunky avocado with a spoon, on a light gray marble countertop, in natural daylight.
  2. Add fresh lime juice immediately to prevent browning.
  3. Add minced garlic, finely diced white onion, chopped jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and salt. Gently mix into the avocado.
  4. Taste the mixture and add more lime juice, salt, or jalapeño as needed. If using tomatoes, fold them in at this stage to avoid excess moisture.
    Chunky homemade guacamole with avocado, diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and black pepper in a glass bowl with a spoon, on a white marble countertop in natural light.
  5. Let the guacamole sit for about 10 minutes so the flavors blend together.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl. If storing, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Serve with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
    Light wooden bowl of chunky homemade guacamole recipe with tomato and cilantro garnish, on a wooden surface with lime and tortilla chips, in warm natural light.

Nutrition

Serving: 80gCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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