Authentic Guacamole Recipe
How to make the BEST Guacamole. This authentic guacamole recipe is loaded with avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, plenty of lime juice, salt and pepper.
Ingredients
- 3 large avocados, ripe
- 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced, optional
- 1/2 medium white onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, (1/3 bunch) finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp lime juice*
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Cut 3 avocados in half lengthwise, remove pits, scrape the flesh of the avocado out with a spoon. Place in a medium bowl with a flat bottom and mash avocados with a potato masher or a fork to a chunky consistency.
- Squeeze 3 Tbsp of fresh lime juice directly over avocados while prepping the rest of your ingredients.
- Add diced tomatoes, onion, and chopped cilantro. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir just until combined and serve.
Notes
*If you want to scale the recipe, use 1 Tablespoon of fresh lime juice for every avocado.
Make-Ahead and Storage: Guacamole is best enjoyed within a day of making it. Exposure to air will cause the guacamole to brown quickly. To prevent browning, place a sheet of plastic wrap directly over the surface of the guacamole and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Authentic Guacamole Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
169
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Sodium
202
mg
9
%
Potassium
542
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
327
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
18
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
