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!
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
- Buy Avocados Ahead of Time: Don’t wait until the last minute to grab your avocados. Get ‘em a few days early so they’ve got time to ripen up nice.
- Speed Up Ripening: If you're in a hurry, wrap those unripe avocados in newspaper and leave them out at room temp. They’ll ripen faster, so you’ll be mashing up that guac in no time!
- Mash with a Fork: Skip the fancy gadgets and use a good ol’ fork, a mortar and pestle ( both seasoned, of course), or a molcajete to mash your avocados. This way, you get just the perfect classic guacamole texture with a few chunky bits.
- Taste and Adjust: Don't be shy boo, give your guac a taste as you go! Add a pinch more salt, a dash of pepper, or another squeeze of lemon until it’s just the way you like 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