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Classic Guacamole

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

dipeasyMexican
Prep15 min0Total15 minServes8Tempcold
✓ vegan✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free✓ dairy-free✓ paleo
Recipe
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. 1Halve avocados, remove pits, and scoop flesh into bowl
  2. 2Mash with fork to desired consistency—chunky is traditional
  3. 3Add lime juice immediately to prevent browning
  4. 4Fold in onion, jalapeño, cilantro, tomato if using, and garlic
  5. 5Season with cumin and salt
  6. 6Taste and adjust lime and salt as needed
  7. 7Serve immediately with tortilla chips
  8. 8Press plastic wrap directly onto surface if storing
Notes
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 & Origin

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.

Pairs Well With
tequilamezcalbeermargarita
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