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Fresh Guacamole

There just isn’t a party at our house without a big bowl of Fresh Guacamole on the table. We consider guacamole paramount to a successful fiesta any night of the week. Firm ripe avocados, diced red onion, tomato, peppers, a touch of Mexican oregano and a few other seasonings to add depth of flavor are all smashed together then finished with tangy fresh lime juice. It’s the beginning of festive eats, and a must have appetizer to serve no matter the overall theme of the event.

Fresh Guacamole

Easy Recipe For Fresh Guacamole

When it comes to working with fresh avocados, the most common question is; how do you keep the avocado from oxidizing and turning brown? Short answer is,  it can be a bit tricky, but it’s certainly not impossible. If you need to prepare it 2 hours or so in advance, truth is, it should be perfectly fine. How to make homemade Guacamole: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Avocado – Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl, reserving 3 pits, set aside.
  • Mash – Use a fork or a potato masher to mash until the avocado is still chunky. Immediately add the lime juice.
  • Mix-ins – Add the remaining ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  • Add – Mix 3 reserved pits into the guacamole, press plastic wrap on top, then store tightly sealed until serving.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or vegetables for dipping.
Fresh Guacamole

How to Make the BEST Fresh Guacamole Recipe

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Guacamole: Avocados, lime juice, Roma tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, serrano chili or jalapeno pepper seeds removed, garlic, garlic salt, ground cumin, Mexican oregano and hot sauce.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Medium bowl, sharp knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, airtight container, potato masher.
  • A friend from Arizona gave me an interesting tip. She recommends mixing two or three pits into the prepared guacamole before placing it into a container for storing. She says this will also help keep the guacamole from oxidizing.
  • Lime juice mixed in with the mashed avocado really helps by bringing acidity to the guacamole adding flavor and keeping it nice and green.
  • One other method is, to pour it into a storage container then press plastic wrap onto the top, then seal it tightly with a lid. You can then chill it, or leave at room temperature for up to 1 hour.
  • Remove the pits before serving, of course, then stir well. It’s ready to be enjoyed with tortilla chips or as a condiment for taco salads, carnitastacos, enchiladas and beyond.
  • Store Fresh Guacamole in an airtight container chilled for up to 2 days.
Fresh Guacamole in a bowl with tortilla chips

Dishes to Serve with Guacamole

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Fresh Guacamole

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: American, Mexican Inspired, Southern
Keyword: easy-guacamole, fresh-guacamole
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 422kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 5 medium ripe avocados
  • 1 small lime juiced [2 Tbsp lime juice]
  • 1-2 medium Roma tomatoes small diced
  • 1/3 cup red onion small diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 medium serrano chili or jalapeno pepper seeds removed, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/4 tsp garlic salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano
  • few dashes hot sauce

Instructions

  • Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl, reserving 3 pits, set aside.
  • Use a fork or a potato masher to mash until the avocado is chunky smooth. Immediately add the lime juice.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  • Mix 3 reserved pits into the guacamole, press plastic wrap on top, then store tightly sealed until serving.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or vegetables for dipping.

Notes

Mashed avocado can turn brown when exposed to air for too long. I recommend dicing and preparing the mix-in ingredients before cutting the avocados and mashing them for the best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 1327mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 621IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
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