Homemade Chunky Guacamole Recipe
This homemade chunky guacamole is made with ripe Hass avocados, lime, garlic, salt, cilantro, and jalapeño. Big pieces of avocado give it good texture and rich flavor. Use it as a dip, a topping, or a simple side with tacos, fish, chicken, or steak. Keeps fresh for up to two days when stored properly.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3-4 cloves)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 Haas avocados
- 3 tablespoon minced onion yellow, white, or red
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and deveined, finely chopped
- juice of one lime or more to taste
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Crush garlic with the side of a broad knife on a wooden cutting board. Pour salt over the garlic and chop until minced.
- Mash avocado until smooth in a big bowl with the back of a fork. Mix in the garlic.
- Add onion, jalapenos, lime juice, and cilantro to the bowl; stir to combine.
- Season with additional salt to taste.
Notes
Serving Suggestions
Serve your creamy guacamole with tortilla chips, veggie sticks or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or grilled chicken. It also pairs with quesadillas and fajitas.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container with a tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil poured over the top.
Cover with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to prevent browning. It will keep fresh for one or two days in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition
Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 11.3gProtein: 2.3gTotal Fat: 14.8gSaturated Fat: 2.1gSodium: 202.2mgPotassium: 520.1mgFiber: 7.2gSugar: 1.4g
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