How to Make Guacamole
For an addictingly fresh, restaurant-quality dip or side, learn how to make guacamole at home in only 10 minutes!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 5 avocados, peeled, pitted and cubed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus more for topping
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- ½ onion, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine avocado and lime juice and mix until coated.
- Add salt, cumin, cayenne, and mash the avocado mixture using a potato masher or the back of a spoon.
- Fold in tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeño and garlic.
- Add additional lime juice over the top to help keep guacamole from browning Serve with tortilla chips.
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Notes
Homemade guacamole usually lasts up to 2 days. When you see a puddle of brown liquid and the layers below the surface have lost their vibrant green color, you'll know it's gone bad.
STORE To store guacamole, place it in a bowl and pour a thin layer o flime juice on top of the guacamole. Cover with plastic wrap and push the plastic down to touch the guacamole. This will prevent air pockets and will keep the guacamole from browning. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 888mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg