Guacamole is a popular Mexican dip made primarily from ripe avocados. It's known for its creamy texture and vibrant green color, combined with tangy lime juice, aromatic cilantro, and savory onions and tomatoes. Here's a simple guacamole recipe:
Guacamole is a hit at parties, whether it's a casual get-together, a game day event, a birthday celebration, or a holiday gathering. It's easy to prepare in large batches and serves as a tasty appetizer or snack.
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Ingredients For Guacamole Recipe
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ medium onion, finely diced
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
Serve this guacamole alongside our Grilled Chicken Salad for a wholesome meal.
Instructions
mash avacado
add onions, tomatoes and rest of the ingredients in it
ready to eat
make a sandwich
Substitutions
Garlic powder or roasted garlic paste can be used as substitutes for fresh minced garlic. Adjust the amount based on your taste preferences.
Start with this guacamole, enjoy a main course of Creamy Mac and Cheese, and finish with our Healthy Chocolate Pudding for dessert.
Variations
For those who prefer a chunkier texture, mash the avocados less and leave larger chunks of avocado in the mixture. This version often includes diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños for added texture and flavor.
If you enjoyed this guacamole, you might also like our Simple Pasta with Olive Oil for another quick and tasty meal.
Storage
When storing guacamole in the refrigerator, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole to minimize air exposure. This helps prevent oxidation, which causes the guacamole to turn brown.
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Top tip
To keep guacamole from browning, store it with plastic wrap pressed against its surface to limit exposure to air.
FAQ
To prevent browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole and store it airtight. Lime juice also slows oxidation.
Yes. Prepare it a few hours in advance, press plastic wrap onto the surface, and refrigerate to maintain freshness.
Choose avocados that yield slightly when gently squeezed. They should be dark green to black and free from mushy spots.
Yes, guacamole is packed with healthy fats, fiber, potassium, and vitamins from avocados, making it a nutritious snack.
Freezing is not ideal due to texture changes. If you must freeze, skip tomatoes and onions, and use airtight packaging.
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