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Classic Guacamole Recipe – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Classic Guacamole Recipe

My go-to, never-fail recipe for classic guacamole that comes together in minutes. It's the perfect balance of creamy avocado, zesty lime, and fresh veggies, making it the perfect healthy snack or party dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large ripe avocados, peeled, halved, and pitted
  • ½ cup (75 g / 2.65 oz) diced red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed to a paste
  • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons (45-60 ml / 2 fl oz) fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) fine sea salt, more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Use avocados that yield to firm, gentle pressure. They should feel slightly soft but not mushy.
  • To keep your guacamole green longer, press a layer of plastic wrap directly onto its surface before refrigerating. The lime juice also helps prevent oxidation.
  • For a spicy kick, add one finely diced and seeded jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • For the best texture, mash the avocados by hand with a fork instead of using a food processor, which can make it gummy.

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, add the avocado halves. Mash with a fork or potato masher until you reach your desired consistency—leave it a little chunky for texture.
  2. Add the diced onion, garlic, tomatoes, 3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) of lime juice, cilantro, salt, and cumin to the bowl.
  3. Stir gently until everything is well combined.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding the remaining tablespoon of lime juice or more salt if needed.
  5. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface of the guacamole and refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 16g

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