Avocado-Cilantro Guacamole
An extra dose of fresh cilantro flavors this easy guacamole recipe. Adjust the heat, tang or other flavorings to suit your tastes.
Servings
3 cups
Prep Time
20 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 4ripe avocados
- 1/2cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4cup lime or lemon juice
- 1tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2teaspoon fine sea salt
- Ground pepper to taste
- Hot sauce, finely diced fresh jalapeños, cayenne pepper and/or chipotle powder to taste
Instructions
- Mash avocados in a medium bowl. Add cilantro, onion, lime (or lemon) juice, oil, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Season with hot sauce, jalapeños, cayenne and/or chipotle, if desired.
Tips
To make ahead: Press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent browning and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 3 cups)
| Calories | 121kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate Total | 7g |
| Total Sugars | 1g |
| Added Sugars | 0g |
| Fiber | 5g |
| Total Fat | 11g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Mono Saturated Fat | 7g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 52mg |
| Protein | 1g |
| Potassium | 341mg |
| Calcium | 10mg |
| Folate | 56mcg |
| Omega-6 | 1g |
| Vitamin E | 2mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg |
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