Quick & Easy Guacamole Recipe
This Quick & Easy Guacamole Recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy fresh avocados with a flavorful blend of spices, lime juice, cilantro, and tomatoes. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, this guacamole is ready in minutes and can be made ahead to enhance its flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (includes resting time)
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Guacamole Ingredients
- 3 Medium Avocados
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ – 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1-2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 small tomatoes, deseeded and diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados: Cut open avocados lengthwise, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl using a spoon.
- Mash the Avocados: Use a potato masher or fork to gently mash the avocado, keeping it slightly chunky for texture.
- Add Spices and Lime: Add ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon lime juice to the mashed avocados. Mix according to your preferred texture, using a fork or masher for smoothness or a rubber spatula for chunkier guacamole.
- Mix in Fresh Ingredients: Stir in chopped fresh cilantro and deseeded diced tomatoes until well combined.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the guacamole and add additional salt or lime juice if desired to balance flavors.
- Rest the Guacamole: Let the mixture sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Storage Tips: If making more than 30 minutes ahead, place a pit in the guacamole center, add a splash of lime juice on top, then cover tightly with plastic wrap to prevent browning. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve: Serve the guacamole at room temperature or chilled according to your preference.
Notes
- Leaving the avocado slightly chunky adds texture and a rustic feel to the guacamole.
- Adding the pit to the guacamole and covering tightly helps slow browning when storing.
- Adjust salt and lime juice to suit your taste preferences.
- Best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours with proper storage.
- This guacamole pairs well with chips, tacos, or as a topping for grilled meats.
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