Description
This easy Guacamole Recipe is creamy, fresh, and packed with ripe avocado, zesty lime, juicy tomatoes, crisp red onion, vibrant cilantro, and spicy jalapeño. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile guacamole makes the perfect dip for tortilla chips or a flavorful topping for tacos, burrito bowls, grilled meats, and fajitas.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, finely diced
- ¼ small red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
- Mash the avocado: Using a fork, mash the avocado until it becomes mostly creamy while leaving some small chunks for texture.
- Add fresh ingredients: Mix in the finely diced cherry tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Optional garlic: If you like garlic, add the minced garlic clove and gently fold it into the mixture.
- Combine gently: Fold all ingredients carefully until well combined without over-mashing.
- Taste and adjust: Sample your guacamole and adjust lime juice, salt, or jalapeño to your liking.
- Serve: Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes to enjoy the freshest flavors.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados that yield slightly when gently pressed for optimal creaminess.
- For a smoother guacamole, continue mashing the avocado thoroughly.
- Add diced mango or pineapple for a sweet tropical variation.
- To slow browning, press plastic wrap directly against the guacamole surface before refrigerating.
- Prepare guacamole shortly before serving to maintain its fresh flavor and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip, Snack, Mexican-Inspired
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
