Classic California Guacamole

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This easy guacamole recipe is sure to delight your family and friends.

Fresh Guacamole

Flavorful avocado, tomato, onion and cilantro combine for the perfect appetizer for a Mexican food party!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Medium Bowl
  • Fork or potato masher

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 avocados ripe
  • 2 TBSP lime juice fresh
  • 1 roma tomato diced
  • 1/4 cup white onion fine diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut avocados in half, removing the pit
  • Scoop out avocado pulp and place in the bowl
  • Add lemon juice, salt and pepper
  • Gently smash the avocado and mix until combined. The guacamole should be a little chunky, not a smooth puree

Notes

  • It’s best to serve guacamole immediately. 
  • To avoid browning you can add a ¼ inch of water to the surface of the guacamole before storing in the refrigerator, up to 2 days ahead.
  • Fresh lemon juice can be used in place of the lime juice.
  • Mayonnaise and sour cream do not belong in guacamole. You can add them, but it isn’t guacamole anymore!!!
Keyword avocado, chips and dips, fresh, guacamole, quick

Tips for selecting avocados

This quick and easy guacamole recipe will be a hit when served with some salty tortilla chips. Avocados are the star of this recipe, so be sure to quality avocados that are not over-ripe.

  • I prefer to buy green, unripe avocados and let them ripen at home. Avocados allowed to ripen at the store often have bruising (gray spots inside) from everyone testing the ripeness.
  • Avoid buying avocados without the cap (the little brown stem piece). If the cap has come off the quality will deteriorate quickly.
  • The only thing that will help avocados ripen faster is exposure to ethylene gas. You can do this by putting your avocados in a paper bag with an apple or banana. Close up the bag and leave it at room temperature. It may take 1-3 days for them to ripen. Placing them in the microwave or oven will not ripen them!

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