Ingredients
Guacamole Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion (red onion works too)
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or flaky sea salt (more or less to taste)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves and stems
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
Instructions
- Peel and Mash the Avocados: Peel the 3 ripe avocados and place them in a medium bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocados, leaving some chunks for texture to keep the guacamole creamy yet chunky.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the lime juice, diced yellow onion, diced roma tomato, minced garlic, salt, finely chopped cilantro, and diced jalapeno into the bowl. Mix everything well but avoid overly mashing; you want a nice balance of creamy and chunky consistency.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the guacamole and adjust salt, lime juice, or cilantro quantities based on your preference to achieve optimal flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with extra chopped cilantro if desired and serve immediately with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best flavor and texture—ripe avocados yield slightly to gentle pressure.
- If you prefer a milder guacamole, remove the seeds from the jalapeno before dicing.
- For a chunkier guacamole, mash less; for creamier, mash more.
- This guacamole is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day. To reduce browning, place plastic wrap directly on the guacamole surface.
- Feel free to customize by adding diced red onion or using lemon juice instead of lime for a different citrus note.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
