Classic Guacamole
Does anyone else out there have a serious love for avocadoes like me? I love it in a smoothie, on a salad, grain bowl, with eggs, on toast, or even just by itself as a fat-packed snack.
My husband and I make mexican at least once a week and no taco is complete without this guacamole recipe. I don’t think there is a more delicious way to top off a taco or burrito bowl than with this vibrant green goddess of a dip. I’ve always loved guacamole, but maybe it’s the memory of my luxurious Cancun beach vacation my husband and I recently had that makes it even better. When I eat it, I can almost feel the sand in my toes, the margarita in my hand, and the sunshine beating down on my skin as a I lay in my beach chair just watching the waves crash in. I say this as I sit here on my couch under a blanket on a cold, dark night of winter in North Dakota. Why do I live here you ask? I ask myself that question everyday…
I don’t know about you, but I find store-bought guacamole repulsive. I feel like I am eating green Elmer’s glue mixed with miniscule amounts of onions and tomatoes and who know what else. There is never enough cilantro in those gross packages either. If there is a high-quality pre-made guac out there, please share! I’d love to be proved wrong on this one! In the meantime, try this recipe and let me know how much you love it.
This recipe is easy to prep, quick to make, and even quicker to disappear. Fresh, healthy ingredients like red onion, diced jalapeno, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, lime, and garlic mashed together with ripe avocado makes it a healthy dip option full of healthy fats and fiber. Be careful though, it’s not light on calories if you are watching those pesky little things. Stick to a few tablespoons to give you an optimal amount of healthy fats. I am the first to say I definitely don’t do this enough. There are worse things to eat too much of right? If you’re looking for an even healthier boost, pair it with raw veggies or make your own chips like I do!
I am big believer in seasoning recipes a little more here and a little less there to fit your flavor preferences, so feel free to add or limit to your liking. Let me know how what you think of this recipe in the comments. Enjoy!
Classic Guacamole
Ingredients
- 2 medium avocados or 3 mini avocados
- ½ small red onion, chopped
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1-2 tbsp jalapeno, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ tsp each salt and pepper more to taste
- dash cayenne and cumin optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, scoop out avocado. Add tomato, onion, jalapeno, tomato and cilantro. Mash and stir until desired consistency.
- Pour lime juice over top of guacamole. Sprinkle in salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add more salt, pepper, lime juice, or the other ingredients to reach desired taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!