Description
This classic homemade guacamole is a fresh, flavorful dip made with creamy avocados, zesty lime juice, garlic, tomato, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and a hint of cumin. It comes together in about 10 minutes and is perfect with tortilla chips, veggies, or as a topping.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped and seeded
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mince the garlic and mix it with the sea salt.
- Halve, pit, and scoop the avocados into the bowl. Add the lime juice. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Stir in the chopped tomato, red onion, jalapeño (if using), cilantro, and ground cumin.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or as a topping.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave the jalapeño seeds in or add more minced jalapeño.
- To make it milder, omit the jalapeño altogether.
- If you don’t have lime, lemon juice works as a substitute.
- Add diced mango or pineapple for a sweet‑and‑tangy twist.
- A dash of smoked paprika can add a subtle smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No‑Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
