🥑✨ The Only Guacamole Recipe You’ll Ever Need (Authentic & Chunky!)
This authentic guacamole delivers the perfect balance of creamy avocados, bright lime, and bold spices - just like you'd find in Mexico! Unlike bland versions, ours uses three secret techniques for maximum flavor. Perfect for taco night, game day, or as a healthy snack.
Why This Recipe Stands Out: ✔️ No brown guac trick (lasts 24+ hours!) ✔️ Authentic texture - perfectly chunky ✔️ 6-ingredient simplicity with big flavor ✔️ Versatile - spice it up or keep it mild
🛒 Ingredients
Main Components:
3 ripe Hass avocados (black skin, slightly soft)
1 lime (2 tbsp juice + zest)
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, roasted & minced (seeds removed)
Essential Seasonings:
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp ground cumin (secret ingredient!)
1 garlic clove, grated (optional)
For Serving:
Tortilla chips
Radish slices (traditional garnish)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Ingredients (3 mins)
Roast jalapeño: Char whole jalapeño over gas flame or broiler for 2 mins until blistered. Steam in bag, then peel and mince.
Dice veggies: Cut onion into ¼" pieces. Chop cilantro (stems included!).
2️⃣ Mash Avocados (2 mins)
Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into bowl.
Using a fork or molcajete, mash roughly - leave some chunks!
3️⃣ Combine & Season (3 mins)
Fold in lime juice, zest, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
Sprinkle salt and cumin. Gently mix - don't overwork!
4️⃣ Serve Like a Pro (2 mins)
Transfer to serving dish. Press plastic wrap directly on surface.
Garnish with cilantro leaves and radish slices.
Health Notes:
Heart-healthy fats from avocados
No added sugar
Low-carb (4g net carbs/serving)
🌟 Pro Tips
✅ Avocado selection: Look for dark skin that yields slightly to pressure ✅ No browning: The lime juice + plastic wrap trick keeps it green for 24+ hours ✅ Spice control: Remove jalapeño seeds completely for mild version
