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Classic Guacamole with Tortilla Chips

Chunky, fresh guacamole with lime, cilantro, and just the right amount of heat

⏱️ Prep: 15min0⏰ Total: 15min👥 Serves: 16🌡️ room_temp
✓ vegan✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free✓ dairy-free✓ paleo

Ingredients

  • 4 ripeavocados
  • 0.25 cupred onion(finely diced)
  • 1jalapeño(seeded and minced)
  • 0.25 cupfresh cilantro(chopped)
  • 2 tbspfresh lime juice
  • 1 tspkosher salt
  • 1Roma tomato(seeded and diced, optional)
  • 1 clovegarlic(minced, optional)
  • 1 bagtortilla chips(for serving)

📝 Make Ahead

Best made fresh and served within 2 hours. To extend, press plastic directly on surface and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

Instructions

  1. Halve avocados, remove pits, and scoop flesh into bowl
  2. Add lime juice and salt immediately
  3. Mash with fork to desired consistency - leave some chunks
  4. Fold in onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and tomato if using
  5. Taste and adjust salt and lime
  6. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface to prevent browning
  7. Serve within 2 hours with tortilla chips

💡 Pro Tips

Use perfectly ripe avocados - they should yield to gentle pressure. Add lime juice immediately to prevent browning. Don't over-mash - texture is key. Rinsing the diced onion in cold water removes some bite. Let it rest 15 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.

📜 History

Guacamole dates back to the Aztecs, who called it āhuacamolli. The simple combination of avocado with lime, salt, and chile has remained essentially unchanged for centuries, becoming one of the most beloved dips worldwide and essential for any Mexican-themed gathering.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

margaritapalomabeertequila