This authentic guacamole recipe is a true crowd-pleaser! Serve it as a dip with warm tortilla chips or spooned on top of tacos or fajitas. It’s a flavor-loaded and oddly satisfying dip. You only need ripe avocados and a handful of mix-ins.
1small Serrano pepper, deseeded and finely diced (for less heat use 1 jalapeno pepper)
1lime, juiced
½teaspoonfine salt
1small Roma tomato, finely diced (optional)
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Place in a bowl.
Mash the avocado with a fork or wire head potato masher. The guacamole should be a little chunky.
Add onion (2-3 tablespoons), garlic, cilantro, Serrano pepper, 1 tablespoon lime juice and a scant ½ teaspoon salt (you might not need the entire ½ tsp), and stir. Add tomato, if using. Let sit for 5 minutes to give the flavors time to meld together. Taste and add a pinch more salt or a squeeze of lime juice, if needed.
Serve the guacamole immediately with warm tortilla chips (microwave tortilla chips in a bowl for 30-45 seconds).
Notes
Make ahead (and keep green): Guacamole is best enjoyed fresh! But if you want to make it ahead, store guacamole in a jar, flatten the surface, and gently cover with ¼ to ½ inch of cold water. Place the lid on the jar and store in the fridge. Before using, pour off the water, stir, and enjoy! Alternatively, store guac in a container/bowl, and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the guacamole to prevent it from browning.Both methods: Refrigerate guacamole up to 2 days.