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Updated Apr 9, 2019
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Few appetizers are more associated with Mexican food than guacamole. Who can resist this sumptuous green dip made from ripe avocados? This recipe has just the right balance of avocados, onion, jalapeños, cilantro and lime juice.

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  • Guacamole is one of those appetizers that we love to change up and make our own, but this recipe has a great balance of everything you’d expect to see in great guacamole. There’s spice from jalapeños, tang from lemon or lime juice and extra flavor from add-ins like garlic, red onion and cilantro. Cutting an avocado and making homemade guacamole for the first time can be intimidating, so check out all our tips for how to make easy guacamole. There are as many ways to make guacamole as there are kinds of chips to dip in it, so if you can’t get enough, browse all our guacamole recipes for more inspiration. If you’re looking for healthier dipping options, serve carrot sticks, celery, bell pepper slices or radishes alongside tortilla chips.

Guacamole

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Servings 44
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and mashed
  • 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 jalapeño chilies, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of pepper
  • Tortilla chips, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Mix all ingredients except tortilla chips in glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
  • Step 
    2
    Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

10 Calories
1 g Total Fat
0g Protein
1 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon
Calories
10
Calories from Fat
10
Total Fat
1 g
Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
30 mg
Potassium
70 mg
Total Carbohydrate
1 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
Free
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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