Description
This Quick and Easy Classic Guacamole recipe offers a fresh and zesty twist on the traditional avocado dip. Combining ripe avocados with lime and lemon juice, sweet onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, and spices, this guacamole delivers a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor that’s perfect for any occasion. Ready in just minutes, it pairs perfectly with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos and salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 3 ripe avocados, halved and cores removed
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
Mix-ins
- 1/4 cup sweet onion, small dice
- 2 roma tomatoes, seeds removed, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeds removed as desired, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- Pinch cayenne, as desired
Instructions
- Prepare Avocado: Scoop out the flesh of the 3 ripe avocados into a medium-sized bowl, ensuring all the creamy parts are removed from the skin and pit.
- Add Citrus Juices: Pour in the juice of 1/2 a lime and 1/2 a lemon to add brightness and to prevent the avocado from browning.
- Mix in Vegetables and Herbs: Add the diced sweet onion, diced roma tomatoes with seeds removed, minced fresh cilantro, and minced jalapeño to the bowl. Stir gently to combine.
- Season the Guacamole: Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, coarse salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper according to your spice preference. Mix everything thoroughly but gently to keep some texture.
- Serve Fresh: Serve your guacamole immediately with your favorite tortilla chips or as a topping for Mexican-inspired dishes for best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to control spiciness.
- Use fresh lime and lemon juice for best flavor and to prevent browning.
- Consume immediately or store airtight in the refrigerator with plastic wrap touching the surface to minimize discoloration.
- For a smoother guacamole, mash the avocado more thoroughly before mixing.
- Optional: Add diced red onion instead of sweet onion for a sharper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: guacamole, avocado dip, classic guacamole, easy guacamole, Mexican dip, healthy appetizer
