What is traditional guacamole made with?

Traditional guacamole is made with avocados, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice, and salt. Our guacamole is chunky, although some say that traditional guac is more blended and creamy. Traditionally, guacamole is prepared using a molcajete - a large mortar and pestle made from volcanic stone . While you can still make great guacamole using a fork and bowl, a molcajete takes it up a notch and is a great conversation piece.

Is lemon or lime juice better in guac?

We prefer lime juice in our guacamole to give it a little extra zing. Lemon juice will be a little milder if you don’t want as much citrus flavor. No matter which you use, our team loves this 2-in-1 citrus squeezer to get every last drop from limes and lemons.

What is the difference between guacamole and salsa?

The difference between guacamole and salsa is the base ingredient. Guacamole uses avocado as a base, while salsa commonly uses tomatoes. But salsa isn’t always a tomato base — “salsa” means sauce , so technically guacamole is a salsa, too.

Is guacamole good for you?

Guacamole is calorically dense and rich in nutrients, monounsaturated fats, fiber, and fresh ingredients. Plus, it works for most special diets without substitutions.

Should you make guacamole ahead of time?

Guacamole is best fresh, but you can prepare it about a day ahead of time before it starts to oxidize and turn brown.

The Best Guacamole Recipe: Simple & Authentic In 10 Minutes

Ingredients

2 large avocados, ripe (slightly soft to the touch)
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
⅓ cup onion, finely diced
⅓ cup bell pepper, finely diced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne (more for kick)
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
Dash of pepper
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Garnish: Lime wedge, jalapeño slices, fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Peel avocados and remove pits.
Score avocados into squares using a small paring knife.
In a medium bowl, mash avocados with a fork or potato masher.
Add the rest of the ingredients, and mix well to combine.
Garnish as you please. Serve with veggies and/or your favorite chips.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: 70
Fat: 6 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Carbohydrate: 5 g
(Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 1 g)
Protein: 1 g

Dietary

Dairy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-free Grain-Free Nut-free Paleo Vegan Vegetarian Whole30

Recipe By: The Real Food Dietitians