Description
An easy tutorial for the best basic guacamole. This starter recipe is the jumping-off point for thousands of variations of guacamole goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large avocados, peeled, pitted, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 lime—zest and juice (2 tablespoons juice and 2 teaspoons lime zest)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (1 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Possible Additions
- 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, finely diced (1 tablespoon) to taste
- 1 Roma tomato, diced, (about 2/3 cup)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Pinch of ground cumin
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Using a serving spoon scoop out the flesh from each half.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the avocados and mash with a fork leaving the mixture chunky.
- Zest the lime and add the zest and lime juice to the bowl. Add the diced red onion and salt and pepper, stir to combine.
- Mix in any desired additions, taste, and adjust seasonings.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a condiment to any Tex Mex dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 tablespoons
