Simple 6-ingredient guacamole
The perfect guacamole is all about balance. Since avocado is a mild fruit, too much of any one component can quickly dominate. But with just a little onion, garlic, lime juice, and salt, the results are heavenly. Guacamole is a crowd pleaser in any setting.Finish with optional garnish like cilantro leaves and/or 1 to 2 Tablespoons of diced tomato.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic minced*
- 2 avocados pitted and removed from peel
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients with a fork until mashed and fully combined. I prefer a chunkier guacamole, where there are still some larger chunks of avocado. But make it as smooth as you like.
- Taste and add more salt or lime juice, if necessary.
- Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
*Depending on the size of the garlic and how much you like raw garlic, choose one or two cloves.
** If you top the guacamole with diced tomato, remember to seed the tomato first, so that you don't end up with watery guacamole.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 6g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 11.3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.6mg
