The Best Guacamole Recipe

Do you love avocados? I sure do! I didn’t try my first avocado until I was in my early twenties and I fell in love. They are super versatile and can be used in so many different recipes but my favorite is guacamole.  This recipe is my favorite and the best guacamole recipe. It’s perfect for a dinner side or a snack, especially on a hot summer day. The ingredients are so fresh and satisfying. 

Health Benefits of Avocados

Avocados are full of nutrients. They include healthy fats and vitamins and minerals like: magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and vitamin E. These nutrients are amazing for your brain and gut and if you are pregnant can help with leg cramps and even pre-eclampsia. Avocados also contain antioxidants. Antioxidants in the body help to fight free radicals, things that can cause harm and disease, so it is important to eat lots of foods that are high in antioxidants. All of these nutrients and the delicious flavor add up to make the best guacamole recipe.

The Best Guacamole Recipe Ingredients

Guacamole is so easy to make, you really just mash up some ripe avocados, chop the veggies you want, add spices and enjoy. I love to enjoy this guacamole recipe with tortilla chips that have been cooked in avocado oil. Siete, currently has my favorite avocado oil tortilla chip. For the best guacamole recipe you will need:

• Ripe organic avocados
• Juice from half an organic lime
• Organic red onion
• Organic garlic cloves
• Organic cilantro
• Salt and pepper
• Bell peppers, veggies or tortilla chips for dipping

How to Make the Best Guacamole

This recipe is very simple. It is one of the first recipes that I threw together on my own based off of my taste preferences. You really can’t mess it up. First add the avocados to a medium sized bowl. I like to cut the avocados length then squeeze out the inside from the skin or you can just a spoon to scoop it out. Mash it up until your desired consistency, then squeeze the lime juice on top and mix together. Next chop all of the other ingredients and mix into the avocado mash, and that’s it!

FAQ’s

What makes guacamole taste better? In my opinion, lime juice enhances the flavor of guacamole and makes it taste better. I make a lazy guacamole with just avocados, fresh lime juice and salt.

What not to do when making guacamole? Don’t use brown avocados or hard avocados when making guacamole. Check to make sure avocados are soft on the outside but not mushy.

How to jazz up guacamole? Add chopped, fresh red onion, tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño or bell pepper to jazz up guacamole.

Is guacamole a junk food? No! Homemade guacamole is very delicious but is not a junk food, it is good for you.

Is guacamole healthy? Yes! Homemade guacamole is very healthy for you, avocados are full of healthy fats, fiber and minerals.

What pairs with guacamole? Guacamole pairs well with seed oil free chips, sliced bell peppers, carrots, or chicken, carne asada or a Mexican bowl.

The Best Guacamole

Simple and healthy, this guacamole recipe is perfect as a dinner side or snack.

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Servings 4

Equipment

• 1 bowl
• 1 fork
• 1 knife

Ingredients

  

• 2 ripe avocados
• Juice from 1/2 a fresh lime
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2-1 TBSP fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

 

• Cut avocados in half and add the inside to a medium sized bowl.
• Mash with a fork until desired texture.
• Squeeze half a lime over the avocado and mix.
• Chop garlic, onions and roughly chop cilantro, then add to avocado.
• Season with salt to taste and enjoy.