Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating the perfect guacamole! This beloved avocado-based dip is a staple of Mexican cuisine, but its popularity has spread far and wide due to its creamy texture, vibrant flavor, and versatility. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a casual get-together, or simply craving a healthy and delicious snack, guacamole is the perfect choice. With endless variations and personal touches, this article will provide you with all the essential knowledge and tips to create a guacamole that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
GUACAMOLE
Dip into Alton Brown's kicked-up Guacamole recipe, loaded with jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro, from Good Eats on Food Network.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories appetizer
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl place the scooped avocado pulp and lime juice, toss to coat. Drain, and reserve the lime juice, after all of the avocados have been coated. Using a potato masher add the salt, cumin, and cayenne and mash. Then, fold in the onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved lime juice. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour and then serve.
GUACAMOLE
You can make this avocado salad smooth or chunky depending on your tastes.
Provided by Bob Cody
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Guacamole Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 595.7 mg, Sugar 3 g
EASY GUACAMOLE
Our best guacamole recipe gets warmth from cumin and heat from fresh or pickled jalapeño. Make this easy guacamole for the Super Bowl, movie night, or anytime.
Provided by The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Halve and pit 2 ripe avocados and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the avocados with a fork until the mixture reaches a coarse, chunky consistency. Stir in the remaining ingredients: 1 onion, minced, 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with ½ tsp. salt, an additional ½ tsp. salt, 4 tsp. lime juice, ½ tsp. ground cumin, 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced, and 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, if using. Taste and adjust seasoning. MAKE AHEAD: This guacamole recipe can be made two hours in advance. Press plastic wrap flush with the surface of the dip to prevent oxidation. Let it come to room temperature before serving.
GUACAMOLE - REAL AUTHENTIC MEXICAN "GUAC"
I am surprised how difficult it is to find a genuine guacamole recipe. No need for mayo or sour cream or all the other additives. This is the original, handed down generations, yet the most simple basic way to make Guacamole. I even make it better than my Mother in Law, which is a hard act to follow. :) Make this recipe and you will never go back. Hope you enjoy this like all my friends and family do.
Provided by Theresa in Chi-town
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice avocados in half. Discard the seed. Scoop out of shell with a spoon. Place in bowl.
- Add juice of one fresh lime immediately to prevent browning. Use a fork and mash to desired consistency.
- Add chopped onions, tomato, and cilantro. Stir gently to mix ingredients.
- Add juice of second lime and then salt to taste. Stir just slightly, until incorporated.
- Add jalapeño to taste.
- Serve with your favorite tortilla chips for a dip, or use with your favorite Mexican dish.
- a side note: this is to make a chunky, yet creamy guacamole. Some people prefer to use a food processor with all the ingredients to make for a VERY creamy dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.2, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 12.5, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 2.8
GUACAMOLE
This is one of our favorite spicy snack food recipes, and it's quick and easy to prepare when friends drop by on short notice. It also makes a great side dish for a complete southwestern-style meal. Mild or sweet peppers can be substituted for the chiles for those who like their guacamole a little less spicy. -Anne Tipps, Duncanville, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield about 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, coarsely mash avocado with lemon juice. Stir in the tomato, onion, chiles, garlic and salt if desired. Cover; chill. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts :
GUACAMOLE
Few appetizers are more associated with Mexican food than guacamole. Who can resist this sumptuous green dip made from ripe avocados? This recipe has just the right balance of avocados, onion, jalapeños, cilantro and lime juice.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h20m
Yield 44
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except tortilla chips in glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 30 mg
GUACAMOLE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: avocados, small red onion, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, lime juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mash the avocados until desired consistency is reached.
- Add the onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 1 gram
HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE
Nothing is better than freshly made guacamole when you're eating something spicy. It is easy to whip together in a matter of minutes and quickly tames anything that's too hot. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mash avocados with garlic and salt. Stir in remaining ingredients, adding tomatoes and mayonnaise if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CLASSIC GUACAMOLE
For many, cilantro is the key to making the best guacamole. Serve this with chips, crackers, or crudites.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, lightly mash avocados, then stir in lime juice, tomato, jalapeno, garlic, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
CLASSIC PARTY GUACAMOLE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large avocados, medium roma tomato, red onion, jalapeño, lime, salt, pepper, fresh cilantro, tortilla chip
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine the avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix together until fully incorporated. Top with cilantro, if using.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 1 gram
GUACAMOLE
This guacamole is the definitive recipe, adapted from Josefina Howard, the chef at the original Rosa Mexicano restaurant in Manhattan. It is dead simple and easily scaled to serve a crowd, which is good, because you'll need a lot of it - even if you're the only one partaking.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, dips and spreads, editors' pick
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium-size bowl, mortar or a Mexican molcajete (lava stone mortar), thoroughly mash 1 tablespoon of the onion with the chili, 1/2 teaspoon cilantro and the salt to make a paste.
- Cut the tomato in half horizontally, squeeze out the juice and seeds and discard. Chop pulp, and add it to the bowl.
- Cut the avocado in half lengthwise, cutting around the pit. Gently twist the top half of the avocado off to separate the halves. Carefully rap the pit with the edge of a sharp knife and twist it out. Using a paring knife slice the avocado flesh of both halves lengthwise, then crosswise, cutting down to the skin, to form a grid. Scoop the avocado into the bowl with a spoon.
- Add the remaining onion and cilantro, and gently fold all the ingredients together. Season with more chili and salt if desired. Serve at once with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 178, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 415 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- Use ripe avocados: The riper the avocados, the creamier and more flavorful your guacamole will be.
- Choose the right avocado variety: There are many different varieties of avocados, each with its own unique flavor and texture. For guacamole, Hass avocados are a popular choice because they have a creamy texture and a rich flavor.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your guacamole the best flavor. If possible, use freshly squeezed lime juice, chopped cilantro, and diced tomatoes.
- Season to taste: Guacamole should be seasoned to your liking. Add salt, pepper, and cumin to taste.
- Don't over-mash the avocados: Guacamole should be chunky, not smooth. Over-mashing the avocados will make the guacamole too soft and runny.
- Serve immediately: Guacamole is best when served immediately after it is made. However, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
Guacamole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a popular appetizer, dip, or condiment. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and healthy ingredients, guacamole is a great addition to any meal. Whether you are making it for a party or just for yourself, be sure to follow these tips to make the best guacamole possible.
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