Name: Traditional Mexican Guacamole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados; 1 tomato, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; juice of 1 lime; 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cumin

Traditional Mexican Guacamole Recipe

Emmalynn Zhou Modified: July 18, 2024

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How To Make Traditional Mexican Guacamole

Diehard avocado aficionados are no strangers to guacamole recipes — and neither should you! Guacamole’s versatility allows you to pair it with a multitude of other dishes. When it comes to guacamole, you’ve got the freedom to go wild and creative.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 0 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados
1 tomato, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cumin

Instructions

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
Mash the avocados with a fork until desired consistency is reached.
Add the diced tomato, chopped red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno (if using), salt, black pepper, and cumin to the mashed avocados.
Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or salads.

Nutrition

Calories : 150kcal
Total Fat : 12g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 0mg
Sodium : 300mg
Total Carbohydrates : 10g
Dietary Fiber : 7g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 2g

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