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Guacamole

Easy, basic guacamole-- a perfect staple recipe to have in your kitchen!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings4 servings
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Ingredients

Use these measurements as guidelines and then make to taste

  • 2-3 medium avocados
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or very finely minced
  • 3-4 tablespoons minced onion
  • 1 roma tomato diced (remove the pulp and seeds first)
  • salt to taste
  • optional: 2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • optional: 1 large spoonful of sour cream to help prevent browning

Instructions

  • Scoop out avocado from skins and mash in a bowl with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and combine well. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. I like to make it at least 30 minutes ahead of time to let the flavors combine and intensify.

Notes

  • We all know avocados brown over time. The sour cream and lime in this recipe really help prevent that. If you like, you can also lay a piece of plastic directly on the surface of the guacamole before storing to reduce exposure to the air. It should remain green and delicious for several days this way!
  • Serving suggestions: Anybody else think guacamole goes great with just about everything? Go the traditional route and serve with tortilla chips, The Best Chicken or Steak Fajitas , Taco Chicken , or one of the most well-loved recipes on Our Best Bites: Creamy Chicken Taquitos. You can even use it as a spread for some Fried Egg Avocado Toast, or with some bacon and cheese on these irresistible Smash Burgers.
  • Looking for an alternative to traditional guacamole? Consider this Avocado Corn  Salsa or this Avocado Salsa Verde.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25recipe, Calories: 176kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 9mg, Potassium: 549mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 297IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Appetizers, Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine: Latin
Keyword: Avocado, guacamole, Latin, Mexican
Calories: 176kcal
Author: Our Best Bites
Cost: $6
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