Image of guacamole in a red serving bowl next to a lime and sheet pan chicken fajitas

Appetizers / Snacks

Homemade Guacamole

6 Servings

10 Minutes

Diet Style

GF
HF
KF
LC
LS
PB
V+
V

Tools You'll Need

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes or 1 Jalapeño, chopped
  • ½ plum tomato, chopped
  • ⅓ cup onion, finely chopped

Directions

  1. Cut avocado

    Cut around each avocado lengthwise, then twist the two halves apart.

  2. Scoop into bowl

    Carefully, remove the pit and scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl.

  3. Mash avocado

    Using the back of a fork mash into a coarse purée.

  4. Season

    Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Mix

    Mix in the lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, pepper flakes, tomato, and onion.

  6. Serve

    Serve

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Chef's Note:

If you aren't serving the guacamole immediately, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole and refrigerate. For best results, make the guacamole within 2 hours of serving.

*Nutrition info does not include toppings.

Nutrition Info

Per Each Serving

  • Calories

    170

  • Total Fat

    10g

  • Saturated Fat

    2g

  • Protein

    2g

  • Total Carbs

    11g

  • Fiber

    7g

  • Sugar

    1g

  • Sodium

    8mg

  • Cholestrol

    0mg