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Authentic Guacamole: Simple 10-Minute Recipe

Close-up of a white bowl filled with chunky, bright green Authentic Guacamole, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.

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Make Mexico’s most famous dip with this simple, 10-minute recipe. Fresh lime and cilantro keep your best guacamole recipe green for serving with chips or tacos.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
  2. Add the fresh lime juice immediately. This step helps prevent browning.
  3. Use a fork or a potato masher to mash the avocado to your desired consistency. For a molcajete guacamole texture, leave some chunks.
  4. Stir in the chopped white onion, cilantro, minced jalapeño, and salt. Mix gently until just combined.
  5. Taste the mixture and add more salt or lime juice if needed.
  6. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or use as a topping for tacos.

Notes

  • To keep guacamole green longer, press a layer of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the dip before refrigerating.
  • If you prefer a spicier dip, leave some seeds in the jalapeño.
  • For a smoother texture, you can blend the ingredients briefly in a food processor.

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