Description
This Easy Guacamole features a delightful blend of fresh avocados, zesty lime, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a quick snack, party appetizer, or as a topping for tacos, it’s a flavorful addition to any meal. Prepare it in just 5 minutes for an unforgettable experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium avocados
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ – 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1–2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 small tomatoes deseeded and diced
Instructions
- Cut open the avocados lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the avocado gently with a fork or potato masher, keeping it a little chunky.
- Mix in cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
- Adjust the guacamole's texture by mashing or stirring in the spices as desired.
- Add chopped cilantro and diced tomatoes, stirring until evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust salt or lime juice as needed.
- Let the guacamole sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- If preparing ahead of time, store in the fridge, placing a pit in the middle and covering tightly with plastic wrap to prevent browning.
- Serve at room temperature or cold.
Notes
For added flavor, try adding some diced jalapeño or a touch of smoked paprika.
Fresh ingredients yield the best results, so choose ripe avocados and fresh lime juice.
If you’re storing leftovers, consume within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg