Treat your tortilla chips (and yourself!) to the Best Guacamole Recipe Ever!
Guacamole is pretty much a party in a bowl. To get the festivities started, all you need to do is add a bowl of the green stuff to the table along with a bag of tortilla chips and watch as everyone dives in. After all, what’s not to love? It’s creamy, it’s dreamy, and it’s so good for you, too. And if you’re perhaps not the most skilled person in the kitchen, there’s good news for you as well. Guacamole couldn’t be easier to make. This recipe proves it.
Now, you could say I’m a bit of a guac fiend myself. I’ve taste-tested guacamole recipes spanning from the citrusy, cilantro-loaded version to every jazzed-up rendition you can imagine. From spicy, jalapeño-infused tang to the sweet spiel of something like pomegranate seeds, I’ve tried ’em all. Trust me when I say this one is the ultimate for balancing taste, texture, and everything in between. Sometimes, simplicity is better.
Is This Guacamole Recipe Healthy?
Guacamole can absolutely be good for you, depending on what’s in it. This recipe is chock-full of healthy, whole ingredients that work well as part of a balanced diet.
Avocados are loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, potassium, fiber, and vitamins C and E. Lime juice, tomatoes, and red onion are also a superfood power trio, offering vitamin C and other potent antioxidants.
This guac is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, Paleo-friendly, and low-carb. Be sure to find a chip that suits whatever dietary needs you may have, or feel free to go with dipping veggies for a lighter touch.
Guac For Breakfast
Hear me out on this: Guacamole makes a great breakfast food, too. I love to spread it on a thick slice of toast (unique take on avocado toast, anyone?), mix it into scrambled eggs, or spoon it into breakfast tacos or breakfast burritos.
The point is, don’t limit yourself to thinking of guac as just a party appetizer. Look for all kinds of creative ways to sneak the healthy snack into your other meals!
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Guac is ideally best enjoyed fresh. But if you do have leftovers, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guac to help it stay fresh. Then, seal it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge. Try to eat it within 24-48 hours, or else it will start to turn brown. Freezing is not recommended, as the texture will be affected upon thawing.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this guacamole as a classic appetizer accompanied by Tortilla Chips! You could also whip up a batch of Plantain Chips for a more unique flavor. I also like to use it as the topping on my Avocado Toast.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 lime juiced
- 1/2 small red onion diced
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped, plus additional for garnish
- 6 grape tomatoes quartered
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cut lengthwise around the avocado. Gently twist the two halves in opposite directions. Remove the pit and the flesh.
- Place the avocado flesh in a bowl and mash with a fork into smaller chunks. Add the lime juice. Add the diced red onions and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the grape tomatoes into quarters and remove the seeds. (Set aside a small amount of tomato quarters.) Add to the avocado mash. Combine well.
- Transfer the guacamole to serving bowls. Garnish with the leftover tomato quarters and more cilantro.
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