Description
Mexican guacamole brings fresh ingredients together in a classic dip perfect for gatherings. Ripe avocados mashed with lime, cilantro, and spices create an authentic flavor profile you’ll crave with tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 avocados (ripe)
- 2 tomatoes (Roma)
- 1 onion (medium, diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsps cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin (ground)
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 lime (juiced)
Instructions
- Avocado Preparation: Slice ripe avocados in half using a sharp knife, carefully removing the pit by tapping and twisting the blade.
- Flesh Extraction: Scoop out the creamy avocado flesh into a mixing bowl, discarding any brown spots for a pristine base.
- Initial Seasoning: Mash the avocado with a fork, creating a textured consistency, then drizzle fresh lime juice to prevent browning and add brightness.
- Spice Infusion: Incorporate kosher salt, ground cumin, and a hint of cayenne pepper, blending thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Vegetable Medley: Finely dice white onion, ripe tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, then mince garlic cloves to add depth and aromatic complexity.
- Final Mixing: Gently fold the diced vegetables and garlic into the seasoned avocado, maintaining a rustic texture and ensuring balanced flavor distribution.
- Flavor Refinement: Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, lime juice, or spices to achieve the perfect flavor profile.
- Chilling and Serving: Cover the guacamole with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto the surface to prevent oxidation, and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Presentation: Serve chilled as a vibrant accompaniment to tortilla chips or as a zesty topping for Mexican-inspired dishes.
Notes
- Select Ripe Avocados: Choose avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy, ensuring creamy and flavorful guacamole.
- Prevent Browning Quickly: Lime juice acts as a natural barrier against oxidation, keeping your guacamole fresh and vibrant green.
- Balance Texture Carefully: Mash avocados with a fork to create a rustic mix of smooth and chunky elements for maximum taste experience.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerating allows ingredients to blend, intensifying the overall flavor profile and creating a more cohesive dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg