Guacamole
Creamy, zesty, and bursting with fresh flavors, this guacamole recipe is a must-try for any gathering or snack time. With a perfect balance of ripe avocados, tangy lime juice, aromatic cilantro, and a hint of spicy jalapeño, this homemade guacamole is a delightful treat for your taste buds. It's easy to prepare and can be made in advance, ensuring that you have a vibrant and delicious dip ready to enjoy with your favorite tortilla chips.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 1/4 cup minced white onion
- 1 large jalapeño, seeded, minced, divided
- Kosher salt
- 6 medium or 4 large avocados (about 3 pounds total), halved, pitted
- 1 medium tomato, cored, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoons lime zest
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Halve and pit 2 ripe avocados and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the avocados with a fork until the mixture reaches a coarse, chunky consistency. Stir in the remaining ingredients: 1 onion, minced, 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with ½ tsp. salt, an additional ½ tsp. salt, 4 tsp. lime juice, ½ tsp. ground cumin, 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced, and 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if using. Taste and adjust seasoning. MAKE AHEAD: This guacamole recipe can be made two hours in advance. Press plastic wrap flush with the surface of the dip to prevent oxidation. Let it come to room temperature before serving.
Yield
Makes 4 1/2 cups
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