Like hummus, guacamole unites people of different dietary patterns. Guacamole is simply mashed up avocados with aromatics like garlic and onion, with herbs, spices, and fresh lime. This guacamole recipe is delicious, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. It's gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, oil-free, and vegan.
What you need to make guacamole
- Avocados
- Roma tomato
- White or red onion
- Jalapeño
- Fresh cilantro
- Garlic
- Ground cumin
- Lime
How to make guacamole
Peel and pit ripe avocados and place into a medium mixing bowl. Using a fork, mash avocados. Add tomato, white (or red) onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and cumin, stirring to combine. Add salt to taste. Enjoy with oven-baked tortilla chips, raw vegetables, or as a topping for veggie chili, tacos, fajitas, tostadas, nachos, breakfast burritos, or simple beans and rice.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The avocado will brown some; give it a stir before eating leftovers.
Is guacamole healthy or fattening?
Guacamole is healthy, but eating too much can be fattening. Why? Avocados are a great source of fiber and healthy mono- and poly-unsaturated fat. This fruit is also a great source of various vitamins and minerals. However, due to its high-fat content, the calorie-density of avocados is high, so overeating can promote weight gain.
Nutritionally, guacamole is rich in gut-friendly fiber and B-vitamins—niacin, folic acid, and B6. This Guacamole is also a good source of the chain-breaking antioxidants Vitamin C and E. Namely, the combination of Vitamins C and E has been shown to stop the production (break the chain) of free radicals. At high levels, free radicals can cause damage to cells and possibly lead to cancer. Not only does Guacamole taste great, but it is also part of a healthy diet.
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Guacamole
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Like hummus, guacamole unites people of different dietary patterns. Guacamole is simply mashed up avocados with aromatics like garlic and onion, with herbs, spices, and fresh lime. This guacamole recipe is delicious, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. It's gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, oil-free, and vegan.
Ingredients
- 2 avocados
- 1 small Roma tomato, diced
- ¼ cup white (or red) onion, diced
- ½ jalapeño, with seeds removed and minced for mild (keep seeds for more heat)
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
Instructions
Peel and pit ripe avocados and place into a medium mixing bowl. Using a fork, mash avocados. Add tomato, white (or red) onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and cumin, stirring to combine. Add salt to taste. Enjoy with oven-baked tortilla chips, raw vegetables, or as a topping for veggie chili, tacos, fajitas, tostadas, nachos, breakfast burritos, or simple beans and rice.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The avocado will brown some; give it a stir before eating leftovers.
Notes
EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoon
- Fork (or masher)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Cuisine: Southwestern
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