Description
Creamy Mexican guacamole dazzles taste buds with its zesty blend of ripe avocados, cilantro, and lime. Crisp tortilla chips complement this classic appetizer, offering a perfect balance of freshness and crunch that you’ll savor with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 avocados, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Serving Ingredient:
- 1 16-ounce (454 grams) bag tortilla chips
Instructions
- Halve ripe avocados and scoop flesh into a mixing vessel, discarding the pit and skin.
- Finely dice red onion, jalapeno, and fresh cilantro, ensuring uniform small cuts for even distribution.
- Transfer chopped ingredients into the avocado mixture, preparing to blend flavors and textures.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice directly over the ingredients to prevent browning and enhance brightness.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper across the surface for balanced seasoning.
- Use a fork to gently mash the components, maintaining some chunky avocado pieces for rustic presentation.
- Taste and incrementally adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice or salt as needed to achieve desired flavor profile.
- Transfer guacamole to a serving bowl, creating gentle peaks and swirls with the back of a spoon.
- Accompany immediately with crisp tortilla chips, serving at room temperature for optimal taste and texture.
- For best results, consume within 1-2 hours of preparation to maintain freshness and vibrant color.
Notes
- Ripeness matters when selecting avocados; choose ones that yield slightly to gentle pressure for creamy, flavorful guacamole.
- Control spice levels by removing jalapeno seeds for milder heat or adding more for extra kick.
- Prevent browning by placing plastic wrap directly on guacamole’s surface, pushing out all air to minimize oxidation.
- Prepare ingredients just before serving to maintain fresh flavors and vibrant green color of the avocados.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg