Homemade Guacamole

Name: Homemade Guacamole
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 3 avocados (ripe); 1 tomatoes (medium); 1 small red onion; 1 garlic cloves; 1 lime ((juice)); 1 small bunch of cilantro (fresh); salt; red chili pepper

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Guacamole is an avocado dip mashed with onion, cilantro and lime. 🥑 The lime is essential to prevent oxidation.

Total time: 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: –
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.99

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 8

servings

Estimated cost €3.97

Equipment

Cutting board
Spoon
Knife
Forkor potato masher

Instructions

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Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit and scoop out the flesh with a spoon.

Place the flesh in a bowl and mash it with a fork (or potato masher) until creamy but still a little chunky.
Add the lime juice to keep the avocado from turning brown. Mix well.
Finely slice the onion, chop the cilantro and (optional) cut the tomato into small dice. Add them to the bowl.
Add the salt, and if you like, a little chopped garlic and chili to boost the flavor.
Gently mix everything together to blend the flavors.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, toasted bread or as a side.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

160kcal

Protein2 g5%
Carbs8 g18%
Fat15 g77%
Fiber7 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even tastier guacamole 😋, leave an avocado pit in the bowl before serving: it limits oxidation and keeps the guacamole nice and green for longer! 🥑✨

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Avocado undergoes a significant change in texture after thawing, becoming watery and soft. The taste is also negatively affected.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Avocado oxidizes quickly, altering the color (browning), flavor and texture. Prepare just before serving for optimal quality. Can be kept 24h max in the fridge in an airtight container with plastic wrap in contact

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Same day

Oxidation of the avocado degrades the guacamole within a few hours. Its quality is optimal when prepared and eaten immediately.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable. Eaten fresh. Reheating would destroy the texture and flavor.

Variations

Serve with tortilla chips or toasted bread.
Add a little chopped garlic and chili for extra kick.
Cut the tomato into small dice (optional).

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting the lime: it keeps the avocado from turning brown.
Blending into a purée: mash with a fork for a creamy but slightly chunky texture.
Preparing ahead: serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make homemade guacamole?

Mash the flesh of 3 avocados with a fork, add the juice of one lime, the sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, diced tomato, salt, and optionally garlic and chili.

How do you keep the avocado from turning brown?

Add the lime juice as soon as the avocado is mashed and mix well: the acidity limits oxidation. Then serve the guacamole right away.

What texture should you aim for?

Mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher until creamy but still a little chunky, then gently fold in the other ingredients.

What should you serve guacamole with?

Serve it with tortilla chips, toasted bread or alongside a Mexican dish. It's an ideal avocado dip for appetizers.