How to Make Guacamole (7 Ingredients)
This homemade guacamole is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor! In a few easy steps, transform everyday ingredients into a crowd-pleasing dip that's perfect for game days, get-togethers, or backyard barbecues.
Equipment
- Chef’s knife
- Large mixing bowl or plate
Ingredients
- 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- ¼ large white onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 10-12 sprigs cilantro, minced
- 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 3 large Hass avocados
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Sea salt to taste
Serving options
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and remove the inner seed portion. Dice what's left of the tomatoes. Finely dice the white onion and mince the garlic and cilantro.
- Cut the jalapeno in half lengthwise. With a small spoon, scrape out the seeds and finely mince each half. Set aside.
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the seeds. Scoop out the inner green flesh onto a large plate or bowl and roughly mash it with a fork.
- Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and sea salt to the avocados. Mash a little more to combine everything. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add lime juice for more tang, jalapeno for spice, or onion for more crunch.
- Serve your guacamole as a dip with tortilla chips or as a side with quesadillas and tacos. Happy eating!
Notes
Use fresh seasonings: Fresh cilantro and lime juice significantly improve flavor compared to their dried or bottled counterparts.
Finely mince the veggies: Finely mince the onions, garlic, tomatoes, and jalapenos for an even distribution of flavor in every bite.
Balance the flavors: Adjust the lime juice and salt gradually to balance the acidity and seasoning to your taste preferences.
Prevent browning: Keep the avocado pit in the guacamole or cover the surface with plastic wrap touching the guacamole to prevent browning.
Removing seeds from the tomatoes and jalapenos prevents the guacamole from becoming too watery or overly spicy.
Leave some chunks if you prefer a chunkier guacamole, or mash them more thoroughly for a smoother texture.
Add the lime juice and salt incrementally, tasting as you go to ensure the flavor is balanced.
Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.2g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 14.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.9g | Sodium: 8.5mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1.2g | Vitamin A: 285.5IU | Vitamin C: 16.2mg | Calcium: 17.5mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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