Easy Guacamole
A shout out to all avocado lovers out there. I love love love avocado…I mean what’s not to like about it (don’t ask Ms. Little A, she might come up with at least ten reasons…ugh). Apart from the smooth texture and taste, there are many health benefits of good ole avocado. It’s high in healthy fats; is loaded with fiber and antioxidants; and has almost 20 different vitamins and minerals like Vitamins K, C, B and E, Folate and Potassium (more than banana). If you are a vegetarian, take this – avocado helps you absorb nutrient from plant based foods. Above all, it’s delicious and so versatile. Did I say I love avocados…? May be you get the idea (more avocado recipes here, and here).
My introduction to avocado was via a guacamole that I hated. May be it was the texture of that guacamole or maybe it was the taste of those unripe avocados. It took me a long time to try another avocado or guacamole but then I tried making it at home one time when Dr. A insisted and brought home a perfect avocado. And we have not looked back!
In this guacamole, I add red onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice. Tomato and onion bring texture to the otherwise smooth avocado and cilantro and lime juice bring in a big flavor punch. This recipe is simple, just a few ingredients and comes together rather quickly.
Ingredients:
Avocado – 2 big
Red onion – ½ small onion
Tomato – 1 small
Lime juice – from half a lime
Cilantro – 4 sprigs
Green chili – 1
Salt – to taste
Freshly ground black pepper – ¼ teaspoon or more
Method:
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and scoop out the fleshy part into a bowl. Finely dice the onion and chop the tomato and cilantro, finely chop or mince the green chili. Add all the chopped ingredients to the bowl with avocado. Squeeze the lime juice and add salt and pepper. Take a form and mash everything together. You can mash it all the way or keep it chunky. Mashing everything together instead of mashing the avocado first and then adding other ingredients, makes the guacamole more flavorful. Give it a taste check and add more lime juice, salt or pepper, if desired.
Enjoy this with tortilla chips, on toast, with hard boiled eggs…endless possibilities.
Love – Vaishali.
Tools used:
Knife and chopping board
Bowl
Fork
Measuring spoons
Juli
July 12, 2018 at 12:42 pmYes, I am always looking forward to see what you have in store
Vaishali
July 12, 2018 at 4:02 pmThanks a lot Juli..:)
Joleene
July 12, 2018 at 1:55 pmNo lie, I could eat guac by the spoonful. Love, love, love it. However, 4 sprigs of cilantro isn’t enough for this girl. *wink* I guess I could eat that by the spoonful, too!
Vaishali
July 12, 2018 at 4:00 pmI agree. I don’t get people who don’t like cilantro..lol
Maysz
July 12, 2018 at 11:25 pmThis is new from me! I will try that one thanks for sharing!
Valerie
July 13, 2018 at 1:12 amAvocados are such blessings! I love them so much and they make eating healthy so much easier.
Neil Alvin Nicerio
July 13, 2018 at 4:40 amYummy. I will try this one out when I get home. 🙂
aisasami
July 13, 2018 at 8:14 amFive years ago, I love to put avocados on anything. But one day, I had to stop as I developed an allergy to avocado. It is very sad that I can’t enjoy avocadoes without my throat closing up. I can’t use this recipe but I give it to my friends.
Sundeep
July 13, 2018 at 8:46 amI would love to have it with my nachos and some tacos. thanks for sharing this recipe. The way you describe it looks pretty simple.
Cassie
July 13, 2018 at 9:30 amI love avocados, my kids not too much
Heather
July 13, 2018 at 1:52 pmI could eat guacamole on a daily basis. It’s one of my favorite things to make and snack on.
Mary Ann
July 13, 2018 at 3:25 pmYum! Now I am craving Mexican…I’m thinking I need to make this this week
anshul
July 13, 2018 at 11:16 pmThis looks like a simple and easy recipe. Would love to make it myself.
Harish
July 13, 2018 at 11:31 pmAvocados really works well. Thanks for sharing this step by step instructions to prepare Guacamole.
Backpacking Series
July 14, 2018 at 1:08 amNever heard of this dish before. Avocado is very healthy and the recipe is very inviting to try. Best.. Backpacking Series.
Adaezeboltbethel
July 14, 2018 at 7:41 amMy Kitchen Doctor, I am always excited when I have to visit your site, you always have a way of making me want to try something new in the kitchen is
Kelly
July 14, 2018 at 8:36 amthis looks so yummy! I think I will make some today.
Deja Cronley
July 14, 2018 at 10:45 amI love all things avocado and this looks super easy- Thanks!
AC
July 14, 2018 at 2:30 pmSimplicity at it’s delicious peak!! I am a lover of guacamole and this baby is getting made!! Thanks for posting!
Carlos I.
July 14, 2018 at 8:43 pmI will try this one! Thanks for sharing.
Aleese Hughes
July 15, 2018 at 12:20 amGuacamole is one of my favorite creations on this earth!
Cat Uy
July 15, 2018 at 7:54 ami love avocado and guacamole.. i will surely bookmark this recipe.
Blair Villanueva
July 17, 2018 at 12:09 amI glad I visited your page, coz I’ve been searching a guacamole recipe for my Mom. Thanks for your generosity!