Creamy Guacamole
Guacamole is a creamy, fresh avocado dip made with ripe avocados, lime juice, onion, tomato, cilantro, and simple seasoning. It is perfect for chips, tacos, burrito bowls, grilled meats, salads, and easy party platters.
Servings: 6 people
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Ingredients
- 3 large avocados Ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup Red onion finely diced
- ½ cup Roma tomato seeded and diced
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and finely minced
- 1 Garlic Garlic
- ½ tsp Salt plus more to taste
- ⅛ tsp Black pepper
- ¼ tsp Ground cumin optional
Instructions
- Choose 3 large ripe avocados that feel slightly soft when gently pressed near the stem end. They should not feel mushy or hollow. If the avocado is too firm, the guacamole will taste grassy and will not mash well. If it is too soft with brown spots inside, the flavor may taste dull or bitter.
- Slice each avocado lengthwise around the pit, then twist the halves apart. Remove the pit carefully, then scoop the flesh into a medium mixing bowl. The avocado should look creamy green with a buttery texture. If there are small brown spots, remove them before mashing.
- Add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice to the bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the avocados until creamy with a few small chunks. The texture should look thick, soft, and scoopable, not completely smooth like a puree. If the avocados are firm, mash slowly and press against the side of the bowl until the pieces soften.
- Add ¼ cup finely diced red onion, ½ cup seeded and diced Roma tomato, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1 small seeded minced jalapeño. Stir gently with a rubber spatula so the tomato stays intact. The mixture should look colorful and fresh, with red tomato, green herbs, and creamy avocado in every spoonful.
- Add 1 small minced garlic clove, ½ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp black pepper, and ¼ tsp ground cumin if using. Stir until everything is evenly combined. Taste the guacamole and adjust with a small pinch of salt or another squeeze of lime juice if needed. The flavor should be bright, creamy, and savory with a gentle kick.
- Let the guacamole rest for 5 minutes before serving. This short pause allows the lime, onion, garlic, and salt to blend into the avocado. If liquid gathers at the bottom, stir once more before serving. The guacamole should stay thick and creamy.
- Spoon the guacamole into a serving bowl and smooth the top lightly. Serve right away with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled vegetables, or rice bowls. The texture should be creamy and slightly chunky, with a fresh lime aroma and a rich avocado flavor.
Notes
Use ripe avocados for the best texture and serve soon after mixing for the freshest color and flavor.