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Classic Guacamole

Fresh, chunky guacamole with lime and cilantro—the essential game day dip

⏱️ Prep: 15min0⏰ Total: 15min👥 Serves: 8🌡️ cold
✓ vegan✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free✓ dairy-free✓ paleo

Ingredients

  • 4ripe avocados
  • 0.5red onion(finely diced)
  • 1jalapeño(seeded and minced)
  • 0.25 cupfresh cilantro(chopped)
  • 2limes(juiced)
  • 1Roma tomato(seeded and diced, optional)
  • 2 clovesgarlic(minced)
  • 0.5 tspcumin
  • 0.75 tspsalt(to taste)
  • Tortilla chips(for serving)

📝 Make Ahead

Best made fresh. If making ahead, press plastic wrap directly onto surface and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

Instructions

  1. Halve avocados, remove pits, and scoop flesh into bowl
  2. Mash with fork to desired consistency—chunky is traditional
  3. Add lime juice immediately to prevent browning
  4. Fold in onion, jalapeño, cilantro, tomato if using, and garlic
  5. Season with cumin and salt
  6. Taste and adjust lime and salt as needed
  7. Serve immediately with tortilla chips
  8. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface if storing

💡 Pro Tips

Use ripe avocados that yield to gentle pressure. Leave one pit in the bowl to slow browning. Add jalapeño seeds for extra heat.

📜 History

Guacamole originated with the Aztecs in what is now Mexico. The name comes from the Nahuatl word "ahuacamolli," combining "ahuacatl" (avocado) and "molli" (sauce). Spanish conquistadors documented the dish in the 16th century, and it has since become one of America's most beloved dips, especially on game days.

Also pairs well with:

tequilamezcalbeermargarita