Description
This homemade Perfect Guacamole is quick and easy to make, naturally vegan and gluten free, and perfect as a fresh party dip. Creamy avocados combine with lime juice, cilantro, onion, and jalapeño for bold flavor in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1 jalapeño, cored and finely diced
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Optional: 1 Roma tomato, cored and chopped
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium mixing bowl.
- Use a fork or potato masher to mash the avocados to your desired consistency.
- Add the diced jalapeño, red onion, lime juice, chopped cilantro, sea salt, and ground cumin.
- Stir until everything is well combined.
- If using tomato, gently fold it in at the end.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lime juice, jalapeño, or cilantro if needed.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and other dishes.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture.
- Finely dice the onion and jalapeño so their flavor distributes evenly.
- To store leftovers, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg