Classic Guacamole Dip
This guacamole recipe is simple yet bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for serving with homemade corn chips.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
Full Ingredient List
- 3 ripe avocados
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
- ¼ cup finely minced red onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Guacamole Base
Tools and Equipment
- medium bowl
- fork
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | ripe avocados | halved and pitted | frozen avocado |
| 3 | garlic cloves | minced | garlic powder |
| ¼ cup | red onion | finely minced | shallots |
| ½ teaspoon | freshly cracked black pepper | none | white pepper |
| ½ | jalapeño pepper | seeded, finely chopped | serrano pepper |
| ½ cup | chopped fresh cilantro | none | parsley |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh lime juice | from 1 lime | bottled lime juice |
| ½ teaspoon | kosher salt | none | sea salt |
Instructions
- Step 1: Place the avocados in a medium bowl. (Tips: For a creamier texture, use a fork.)
- Step 2: Smash the avocados to your preference using a fork or molcajete. (Tips: A molcajete can provide an authentic texture.)
- Step 3: Stir in garlic, black pepper, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt until mixed well. (Tips: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.)
- Step 4: Serve immediately with tortilla chips or refrigerate for later use. (Tips: To prevent browning, cover tightly with plastic wrap touching the surface of the guacamole.)
Additional Information
Notes: The guacamole can be doubled or tripled for larger groups. To keep it green, store with lime wedges on top or cover with plastic wrap pressed against the surface.
Tags
Appetizers Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Low-Carb Vegan Vegetarian Whole30 Kid-Friendly