Fresh Delicious Guacamole Recipe

Guacamole is one of those recipes that proves simple ingredients can create something truly amazing. Creamy avocado, zesty lime juice, fresh cilantro, and a touch of spice come together to make a dip that’s perfect for scooping with chips, spreading on tacos, or even using as a topping for grilled meats. The best part? It takes just minutes to make and can easily be customized to your taste.

The key is using ripe avocados and fresh ingredients. This recipe keeps things classic but also includes tips on how to tweak it depending on what you like—whether that means making it spicier, chunkier, or adding a bit of extra flavor.

Helpful Tips

1. Use Ripe Avocados – The avocados should be slightly soft but not mushy. If they’re too firm, they won’t mash well; if they’re overripe, the texture can be unpleasant.
2. Keep It Fresh – Lime juice helps prevent browning, but pressing plastic wrap directly against the surface of the guacamole can also help keep it vibrant if you need to store it for a short time.
3. Customize the Heat – Want it spicier? Add more jalapeño or even a dash of cayenne. Prefer it mild? Skip the jalapeño or remove all the seeds.

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Homemade Guacamole

Made with ripe avocados, lime juice, cilantro, and a few simple seasonings, it’s the perfect balance of creamy, zesty, and slightly spicy.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 8 servings

Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 ripe avocados
• 1 small tomato finely diced
• 1/4 cup small red onion finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
• 1 lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Tortilla chips for serving if desired

Instructions

 

• Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork until you reach your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).
• Stir in the diced tomato, chopped onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
• Add lime juice, salt, garlic, and cumin. Mix everything together and taste, adjusting seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 183mgPotassium: 418mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 276IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

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