Description
This homemade guacamole features ripe avocados blended with fresh lime juice and a flavorful kick from cayenne pepper and cilantro. You can customize the texture to be smooth or chunky based on your preference. Perfectly paired with crunchy tortilla chips, this easy-to-make dip brings a fresh and zesty addition to any snack or appetizer spread.
Ingredients
Guacamole Ingredients
- 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup diced onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the listed ingredients to ensure everything is ready and within reach before starting the preparation.
- Mash Base: In a medium bowl, mash together the peeled and pitted avocados with the fresh lime juice and salt. This forms the creamy base of your guacamole.
- Mix Veggies and Herbs: Fold the diced tomatoes, onion, chopped cilantro, and minced garlic into the mashed avocado mixture, blending gently to maintain some texture if desired.
- Add Spice: Stir in a pinch of ground cayenne pepper to introduce a subtle spicy kick. This step is optional depending on your heat preference.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the guacamole immediately with tortilla chips for the freshest taste, or cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Adjust salt and cayenne pepper to suit your taste preferences.
- Cover guacamole tightly when refrigerating to prevent browning.
- For chunkier guacamole, mash less and leave more avocado pieces intact.
