Classic Guacamole With Tomatoes and Cilantro
Make the perfect classic guacamole at home with this easy recipe. Fresh avocados, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice create a flavorful dip for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 small clove garlic, grated on a microplane zester, See Notes
- 3 tbsp red onion, minced
- ¼ cup tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 to 3 tsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- salt, to taste
- Dash cayenne pepper, optional
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Mash the avocado in a small bowl; add the grated garlic, red onion, tomatoes, lime juice, and cilantro.1 medium avocado | 1 small clove garlic, grated on a microplane zester | 3 tbsp red onion | 1/4 cup tomatoes | 2 to 3 tsp lime juice | 1 tbsp cilantro
- Taste the guacamole and add salt as needed.salt
- Add a dash of cayenne for heat, if desired.Dash cayenne pepper
- Enjoy immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate until serving time.
Notes
If you don't have a microplane grater, mince the garlic clove and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. With the flat of your knife, scrape and press it to make a paste.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 58kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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