Guacamole
This super simple guacamole recipe is the only one you need. Authentic guacamole is easy to make with just 4 ingredients and tastes incredible!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 110kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 large ripe avocados
- ½ cup cilantro leaves
- 2 scallions
- 1 jalapeno
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: chop cilantro, thinly slice white and green parts of scallions, de-rib and seed jalapeno and mince. Place everything into a bowl along with the salt and pepper.
- Open avocado, take pit out, score into cubes and then scoop flesh into bowl with the veggies.
- Use a fork to mash until desired consistency. Taste for seasoning adding more salt or crushed red pepper as needed.
- Cover the surface with plastic wrap until ready to use. The oxygen in the air causes oxidation which will turn the guacamole brown. Pat the plastic wrap onto the surface to prevent air from reaching it.
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Notes
AVOCADO TIP 1: Avocados do not ripen on the tree. They continue to ripen after they’ve been picked. As such, it’s best to buy them when they are still green and let them ripen on your counter top. It’s fine to buy them from the store already ripe, but you run the risk of them being over handled (and bruised) while they were ripening in the store.
AVOCADO TIP 2: If you have avocados that seem perfectly ripe and you’re not ready to use them, place them in the refrigerator to delay further ripening. Bring to room temperature and use as usual.
Salt **I use "real salt," Celtic sea salt or Himalayan for their added micro nutrients and smooth taste.
CILANTRO: No such thing as too much. Err on the side of more. It's what will set YOUR guacamole apart from the others.
JALAPENO: The "heat" is found in the seeds and membranes. Otherwise, jalapenos add great flavor, but really aren't too spicy. I like spice, so if I'm using jalapenos, I'll often include a few of the seeds. Another option is to use a fresno chili pepper rather than jalapeno. They're just a bit spicier....and will add some nice color to your guacamole too!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 182mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g