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Corn chips on a platter with one inside a bowl with guacamole
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5 from 7 votes

Guacamole

The BEST Guacamole recipe ever!! Made with creamy avocados, tart lemon juice, spicy peppers, and seasoning, this delicious guac comes together in just 10 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 338kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Hass avocados peeled and pitted
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1-2 tsp finely chopped chili peppers or to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp finely ground sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
  • dried parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, use a fork to mash the avocados with the lemon juice, chopped chili peppers (if using), garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne until mostly creamy and broken down, leaving some small pieces of avocado. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
  • Use immediately or set the guacamole in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap, until ready to use. It will keep for up to 4 days.

Notes

To help keep leftover guacamole from turning brown, squeeze some lemon juice over the top before covering it.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 599mg | Potassium: 1058mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1043IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg