Guacamole
This recipe is straightforward and quick to prepare. It results in a delightfully creamy guacamole, brimming with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and cilantro, and enhanced with a splash of lime juice and select seasonings. This guacamole is not only delicious but also versatile, ideal for pairing with chips, tacos, and much more!
Guacamole is a staple in my household. My children and I love serving it alongside quesadillas and tacos, as it brings a burst of freshness to every meal.
Guacamole is also great for making in big batches for parties, gameday or just because! It is always a party favorite. It also makes a delicious snack that can be whipped up in under 20 minutes! Definitely my favorite snack to make!
STEP 1
Peel the avocados and discard the pits, then place them in a medium-sized bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork until they reach a slightly creamy consistency. Avoid using a blender, as you don't want the guacamole to be too runny.
It's best to leave some small chunks, which will blend in as you mix in the other ingredients.
STEP 2
Next, dice the vegetables and combine them in the bowl with the mashed avocados. Stir in the spices and lime juice until well mixed. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Avoid using a knife to extract the avocado seed. Instead, gently press on the back of the avocado, and the seed will easily pop out, offering a safer method. For chunkier guacamole, mash the avocado less and chop the vegetables into bigger chunks.
Guacamole is best served on the same day it is made. Due to oxidation, the avocado may begin to brown, which is not very appetizing.
When preparing guacamole for a party, it's best to make it right before the event begins. You can prepare ahead by dicing all the vegetables but hold off on mashing the avocados until just before serving.
Guacamole is great as a dip served with tortilla chips. However, there are many different ways you can eat it.
- Add it to a Chicken Burrito Bowl.
- Use it in a chicken or turkey wrap.
- Replace the mayo on your sandwich with guacamole, I love doing this!
- It is great on a Tex-Mex burger!
- Top your quesadillas with a little guacamole.
- Add it to tacos.
- It is great on top of a breakfast taco or burrito!
- Serve it with these Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas!
- Serve it with grilled chicken.
There are so many great ways to use guacamole! Comment below your favorite way to use guacamole.
Homemade guacamole is unbeatable! It's a straightforward and tasty recipe, brimming with creamy avocados, cilantro, onions, tomatoes, and a splash of lime juice. Whip up this nutritious snack in less than 20 minutes!
- 4 Large avocados (ripe)
- 1/2 cup red, white or yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1 Large jalapeno (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup tomato (finely diced)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 Pinch cumin
- 1 Pinch garlic powder
- 1 Pinch paprika
Peel and remove the seed from the avocados and place them in a medium bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocados until they are slightly creamy. Do not use a blender for this, you do not want a super loose guacamole. Leave some small pieces of avocado, these pieces will be slightly mashed when the rest of the ingredients are mixed into the bowl.
Next add in the diced vegetables, spices and lime juice. Mix well. Enjoy!
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