Guacamole Recipe
A simple and flavorful guacamole recipe perfect for any occasion, made with ripe avocados, fresh ingredients, and a hint of citrus.
Equipment
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Fork or potato masher
- Knife and cutting board
- Spoon (for scooping avocados)
- Citrus juicer (optional)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe avocados Pick ripe avocados, they are crucial for the best guacamole.
- 1 juice lemon or lime Both work well for adding zing.
- 1 pieces tomato Use a fresh tomato, optional if not available.
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, optional Gives additional flavor.
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped Optional, if you enjoy cilantro.
- 1 pieces jalapeño, optional For added heat, if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut avocados in half and remove the pits.
- Scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocados with a fork to your desired consistency.
- Squeeze in the lemon or lime juice.
- Add the diced tomato, red onion, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything together gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or more lime if needed.
Notes
To keep guacamole from turning brown, squeeze extra lemon or lime juice on top and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Adding the avocado pit to the container can also help!