Smooth, vibrant, and full of bold flavor, this guacamole turns any meal—or snack—into something craveable. Once you try it, you’ll never settle for store-bought again.
Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 small tomato, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional, for heat)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the avocados
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
- Mash with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky (or fully smooth if you prefer).
- Mix the flavors
- Add diced tomato, red onion, garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Pour in lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Gently mix everything together.
- Adjust and serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning or lime juice as desired.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
💡 Tips:
- To keep guacamole from browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before refrigerating.
- Add a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika for a slightly smoky flavor.
- For extra creaminess, stir in 1–2 tbsp sour cream.