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Easy Guacamole Recipe
No appetizer repertoire is complete without an easy guacamole recipe! This is the tried-and-true version I've been treating friends and family to for over 10 years — buttery, zesty, and whipped up in a snap (just 3 easy steps!).
Servings: 4 servings (about 2 cups total)
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados cubed (about 2 cups)
- ¼ red onion diced (about ¼ cup)
- ½ jalapeño seeded and diced (optional)
- Juice of 2 limes about 2 tbsp
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ⅓ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro chopped finely
Instructions
- Place the avocados in a mortar or large bowl and mash slightly with a pestle or fork.
- Add the red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and sea salt, then mash with a pestle or fork until the guacamole reaches your desired texture.
- Add the cilantro and stir well.
- Season to taste with more salt, lime juice, or jalapeño before serving.
Notes
Storage: Guacamole is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Press a layer of plastic wrap directly onto the surface so no air can reach it — this slows browning.
Make it your own: Stir in diced mango, tomatoes, or a few spoonfuls of salsa or pico de gallo. For extra heat, bump the jalapeño up to a full pepper or swap in serrano or habanero. For a super-creamy finish, mash in a tablespoon or two of vegan mayonnaise.
Tips for the best guac:
- Cube the avocados first for easier mashing, then start with a fork and finish with the pestle for a rustic texture.
- No mortar and pestle? Use a bowl and fork — slightly less rustic, but just as delicious.
- Don't over-mash; leave a few chunks for body.
- Season right before serving and adjust to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 288mg