Guacamole
Avocado mashed with lime, onion, serrano, and cilantro.
Ingredients
- 3 Avocado
- 1 Lime
- ¼ Onion
- 1 Chili
- ½ tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Cilantro (optional)
- 1 Tomato (optional)
Method
- Finely chop the onion, serrano, cilantro, and tomato.
- Mash the avocado coarsely with lime and salt.
- Fold in the chopped vegetables.
- Serve at once with tortilla chips.
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About Guacamole
Guacamole is a foundational dish of Mexican cooking, dating back to the Aztecs, whose name comes from words meaning avocado and sauce. At its best it is simple and fresh: ripe avocado mashed with lime and salt, then studded with finely chopped onion, serrano chile, cilantro, and tomato. The texture is meant to be coarse rather than smooth, so you still get pieces of buttery avocado, and the flavor balances the richness of the fruit against bright lime, sharp raw onion, herbal cilantro, and the clean heat of fresh serrano.
The dish rewards restraint and freshness over any clever technique, which is why it comes together in about ten minutes with no cooking at all. Mashing the avocado only coarsely keeps the body substantial, and folding the aromatics in at the end preserves their crunch and brightness. Lime does double duty, seasoning the dip and slowing the browning of the avocado, so guacamole is best made and eaten close together. Served with tortilla chips as an appetizer, or alongside tacos and grilled meats, it is naturally vegan and high in fiber.
Guacamole: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Guacamole?
A serving has about 189 calories — 2.7g protein, 11.6g carbs, 16.6g fat, 8.1g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Guacamole gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Guacamole has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Guacamole?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cilantro, tomato — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Guacamole make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.