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The Best Classic Guacamole
Prep Time
8 mins
Total Time
8 mins
 
Creamy avocado, fresh tomato, crunchy onion and bright cilantro come together to make the BEST classic guacamole.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 1 1/2 cups guacamole
Ingredients
  • 2 large ripe avocados, diced
  • 1/4 cup tomato, seeded and finely diced
  • 2 Tbsp red onion, finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh jalapeño (more or less to taste), finely diced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine. Serve with tortilla chips.
Recipe Notes

Leave the seeds & ribs in the jalapeño for spicier guacamole, take them out to make it milder. The spice level of peppers can vary, so start with less and add more!

Be sure to seed your tomato and only use the meaty flesh, or it will water down your guacamole.

Air causes avocado to oxidize & turn brown quickly, so store leftover guacamole in an airtight container with a double layer of plastic wrap pushed right up against the surface to keep it fresher longer.