Easy Guacamole

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: guacamole

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 10

Servings: people

Calories: 167kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This fresh and vibrant Guacamole recipe is so easy! Mix it up in minutes for a creamy dip, a delicious topping for nachos, or to serve on Taco Tuesday.

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Equipment

Ingredients

3 avocados pitted and peeled
1 Tablespoon lime juice about 1 lime
1 clove garlic finely grated or minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 Roma tomatoes seeded and diced
¼ cup diced onion
1/2 jalapeno pepper diced
1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

Add avocado, lime juice, garlic, salt and cumin to a medium bowl and mash using a fork or potato masher.
Fold in the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

To keep from browning - cover top of bowl with saran wrap and press down so that guac comes in contact with the saran wrap.

Tips and variations

Use ripe avocados. I know it can be tricky to find the perfect avocado or use them before they turn brown. Just look for some that feel firm to the touch but still have a slight give.
If you don’t have fresh garlic, use 1 to 2 teaspoons of garlic powder instead.
Tone down the heat by removing the seeds and veins from the jalapeno. Alternatively, leave it out completely to avoid spice.
If you prefer the heat, use an entire jalapeno pepper or swap it for a serrano pepper instead.
The best tomatoes in guacamole are Roma tomatoes. They’re juicy, sweet, and bright. If you don’t have Roma’s, feel free to use any kind of tomato you already have at home.
Add some toppings for a beautiful presentation, like cotija or feta cheese, pico de gallo, honey, or cilantro.

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