Basic Guacamole Recipe
Made with avocados, fresh garlic, onions, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime, this basic guacamole recipe is the perfect accompaniment to whole grain tortilla chips, burrito bowls, tacos, and more!
Servings: 12 (2 Tablespoon) servings
Calories: 56kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ripe medium avocados (~1 ¼ cups mashed)
- 2 Tablespoons finely diced red onion
- ½ medium roma tomato, diced (~¼ cup)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (~½ teaspoon)
- ½ small jalapeño, 3-4” long, minced (~2 ½ teaspoons)
- 1 lime (~2 Tablespoons juice)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut avocados in half, remove pit, and use a spoon to scoop out of the peel. Place in a medium bowl and mash with a fork or masher.
- Add red onion, tomato, cilantro, garlic, and jalapeño to the bowl. Roll and press the whole lime on the counter or table to release juices. Cut in half and squeeze each half into the bowl.
- Stir to combine. Add salt to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
Remove the seeds from the jalapeño for milder flavor. And be careful when working with jalapeños – wash your hands thoroughly afterwards and definitely don’t touch your eyes!
Nutrition
Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg