Homemade Guacamole
This simple recipe for homemade guacamole is made with ripe avocados, plum tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, and fresh-squeezed lime juice and only takes about 15 minutes to make.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 Hass avocados see notes
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed (1 lime)
- 1 clove garlic very finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sweet onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and diced
- 2 plum tomatoes seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Hot sauce to taste see notes
Instructions
- Halve the avocados lengthwise, remove the pits, scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl and mash to desired consistency.
- Add the lime juice, garlic, onion, jalapeño, tomato and cilantro and combine well. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then cover and allow to stand for about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then stir in the hot sauce to taste.
- For maximum flavor, cover tightly and let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving. Serve with store-bought or homemade baked tortilla chips (see below).
Notes
About the hot sauce: We like to use jalapeño pepper sauce (aka green Tabasco) for our guacamole. It's a bit milder than regular hot sauce and helps to preserve the nice green color of the guacamole.
How to Choose and Ripen Avocados
When shopping, select plump avocados with the button of the stem still in place. Ripe avocados will yield to slight pressure. Avoid fruit with blemishes and dark spots. To ripen avocados, place them in a brown paper bag and store them at room temperature for two to five days. To accelerate the process, add a banana or apple to the bag.Nutrition
Calories: 126 | Total Fat: 11g | Sodium: 6mg | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Protein: 2g