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Chunky, bright, and perfectly balanced. Ripe avocados, lime, cilantro, jalapeno, and just the right amount of salt. Never smooth, always fresh.
Edited by Brian Kaplan·Last updated April 12, 2026
Servings
Est. total: $6.00 · $1.50/serving
Cost estimates are approximate and vary by location, store, season, and brand. Actual prices may differ.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1 whole jalapeno (seeded and finely minced)
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 medium roma tomato (seeded and diced)
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- 1
Halve avocados, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a bowl. Add lime juice and salt immediately. Mash with a fork to your preferred texture — chunky is traditional.
The lime juice does double duty: prevents browning and adds essential brightness. Add it right away.
- 2
Fold in red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, tomato, garlic, and cumin. Stir gently. Taste and adjust salt and lime to your preference.
Taste as you go. Guacamole should hit all notes: fatty, salty, acidic, and a touch of heat.
- 3
Let sit 5-10 minutes at room temperature for flavors to come together. Serve with warm tortilla chips.
Restaurant secret: Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning if not serving immediately. The pit trick is a myth.
Pairs With
Modelo, Pacifico, or Corona with lime
Light, crisp, and cold is the only way
Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime
The universal pairing. Citrus and salt with avocado
Cucumber lime agua fresca
Cool and refreshing between scoops of rich guacamole
Make It Yours
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Cooking Soundtrack
Cumbia, Latin pop, and the kind of music that makes tacos taste even better.
Nutrition
Per serving. Estimated values. Not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
Tips
- •Ripe avocados are everything. They should yield to gentle pressure but not feel mushy.
- •Add the tomato last and fold gently so it stays intact.
- •Restaurant secret: A tiny pinch of cumin adds warmth that rounds out all the flavors.
Substitutions
- jalapeno → serrano for more heat or omit for mild
- cilantro → flat-leaf parsley (for cilantro haters)
- red onion → white onion
Leftovers
Press plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate up to 1 day. Stir and re-season before serving.
Leftover Ideas
Nutrition values are estimates calculated per serving and may vary based on brand, preparation method, and serving size. Not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice. Consult a registered dietitian for specific nutritional needs.
Allergen Notice: Recipes may contain or come into contact with major allergens including milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame. Always verify ingredient labels for allergen information specific to the brands you use.
Drink pairing suggestions are for adults of legal drinking age only. Please drink responsibly.
Food Safety: Follow USDA safe minimum internal temperatures: Poultry 165°F (74°C), Ground meats 165°F (74°C), Beef/pork/lamb steaks 145°F (63°C) with 3-min rest, Fish 145°F (63°C). Use an instant-read thermometer — do not rely on visual cues alone. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
