Fresh Homemade Guacamole Recipe with Zesty Cilantro
A quick and easy guacamole recipe featuring ripe avocados, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime juice for a bright, creamy dip perfect for snacks or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe avocados (Hass variety preferred)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely minced (optional)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- Salt to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon to start)
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small tomato, seeded and diced (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the ripe avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher to your preferred texture, leaving some small chunks for texture.
- Finely dice the red onion, jalapeño (seeded if less heat is desired), tomato, and cilantro.
- Add the chopped onion, jalapeño, tomato, and cilantro to the mashed avocado and mix gently to combine without over-mashing.
- Squeeze in the fresh lime juice, sprinkle salt and black pepper, and stir. Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Stir in the minced garlic for extra flavor and mix gently.
- Optionally, let the guacamole rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to let flavors meld, but avoid longer to prevent browning.
Notes
Use ripe avocados that yield to gentle pressure but are not mushy. Finely chop ingredients for balanced flavor. Press plastic wrap directly onto the guacamole surface to prevent browning if storing. Adjust jalapeño heat to taste or substitute with serrano pepper. Freshly squeezed lime juice is preferred over bottled for brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup per se
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1.3
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
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