Guacamole Recipe
The best guacamole recipe made with few, simple ingredients. Use it on tacos, burrito bowls, burritos, tostadas, taco salads, and more.
Servings: 6 to 8 Servings
Calories: 124kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe avocados about 23 ounces
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt to taste
Optional Additions:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped and loosely packed
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh and add it to a mixing bowl. Add in the fresh minced garlic, lime juice, and sea salt. Mash everything with a fork or a potato masher until you've reached your desired consistency. Taste the guac for flavor and add more sea salt, lime juice, or garlic to your personal taste.
- If you have any additions, such as fresh cilantro, onions, jalapeno pepper or chili peppers, salsa, sour cream, or fresh tomatoes, stir them in until well combined.
- Use this traditional guacamole recipe on everything from tacos, burrito bowls, burgers, salads, tostadas, grilled chicken, and more. Or, serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips.
Notes
How to Store Guacamole:
Store leftover guacamole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The best way to slow down the oxidation process is to lay a piece of plastic wrap right on top of the surface of the guacamole in addition to covering the container with a lid to avoid exposure to air.
You can freeze guacamole in ice cube trays in the freezer. Once frozen, you can pop out the frozen guacamole cubes from the trays and store them in a zip lock bag for up to 3 months.
Guacamole is best when eaten within the first 48 hours, but it can last several days longer in the refrigerator. You can also place one or two of the avocado pits inside of the guacamole to keep it fresher.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving (of 6) | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 199mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g