Classic Guacamole

Guacamole is the most classic, delicious example of how avocados are the best food in the world. No, really. As an avid lover of avocados, I absolutely love this recipe. My classic guacamole is a perfect combination of ripe avocados, sweet tomatoes, red onion, spicy jalapenos, and a simple dressing to finish it off.

The secret is in the salt and the acid, it is the balance of this dish/salad that makes it so unique and yummy! The process is incredibly simple, you just mash up the avocados, add the other components, and finish it off with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice.

I enjoy this recipe all the time, especially when paired with shrimp fajitas or my dad’s grilled filet mignon! You could also serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 red onion
• 1 large jalapeno (or 2 small)
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Dice your tomatoes into small pieces. I like them to be about 1/2″ square pieces, but its up to you. I also recommend cherry tomatoes, but it’s just important that you use tomatoes that are sweet and ripe. Finely dice the red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Set aside for later.
2. In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until smooth. Add the tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, and jalapeno.
3. Dress it with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then enjoy!

Classic Guacamole

Guacamole is the most classic, delicious example of how avocados are the best food in the world. No, really. As an avid lover of avocados, I absolutely love this recipe. My classic guacamole is a perfect combination of ripe avocados, sweet tomatoes, red onion, spicy jalapenos, and a simple dressing to finish it off.

The secret is in the salt and the acid, it is the balance of this dish/salad that makes it so unique and yummy! The process is incredibly simple, you just mash up the avocados, add the other components, and finish it off with olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish

Servings 4 people

Calories 171 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 2 avocados ripe
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 red onion
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1 jalapeno
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

 

• Dice the tomatoes roughly, then finely dice the jalapeno, red onion, and cilantro. Set aside.
• In a bowl, mash the avocado until smooth (I use a fork or potato masher).
• Add the tomatoes, jalapeno, red onion, and cilantro you prepared. Then, add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix, adjust the seasoning, and enjoy!

Notes

• Macros: 14.6 g fat, 11 g carbohydrates, and 2.4 g protein
• Check out the blog post for more suggestions on what to pair this guacamole with and a more detailed recipe!

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