Easy Guacamole
This Easy Guacamole Recipe can be prepared in just 5 minutes with avocados, cilantro, lime juice and seasonings from your pantry. This creamy homemade guacamole is cool and refreshing, but also brings a hint of heat to the table. Serve this simple guacamole as a dip with tortilla chips or veggies or use it as a topper for veggie burgers, toast, baked potatoes and more!
Servings 8
Calories 167kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (you can also use 1 tablespoon of dried cilantro in place of fresh or omit completely if you don't prefer cilantro)
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, depending on taste and heat preference
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 ripe avocados
- Juice of ½ large lime
Instructions
- Chop fresh cilantro (if using) and set aside.
- Combine onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt and black pepper in a small bowl and set aside (If you are using dried cilantro, add it to the seasoning mix).
- Slice each avocado in half, removing the pit. Scoop out the flesh of the avocados and add to a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork.
- Mix in chopped cilantro, seasoning mix and fresh lime juice.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 1 hour for best flavor.
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Notes
To store leftovers, cover tightly with plastic wrap so that the plastic is touching the top layer of guacamole to prevent browning. Guacamole will last for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 7g