🧑🏫 What is guacamole?
Guacamole is a thick cream or purée made with mashed and seasoned avocado, originating from the time of the Aztecs. The word comes from the Nahuatl word “ahuacamolli ,” which means avocado sauce 🗿.
Today it’s a must-have classic at any gathering: as a dip, side dish, or base for tacos, tostadas, and salads 🌮🥗. Versatile, delicious, and nutritious!
🛒 Ingredients (for 4 people)
- 2 large ripe avocados 🥑
- ½ ripe red tomato, seeded and diced 🍅
- ¼ of a white or purple onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 1 serrano or jalapeño pepper (optional, depending on spice tolerance) 🌶️
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro 🌿
- Juice of ½ lemon 🍋
- Salt to taste 🧂
🔁 Optional: a drizzle of olive oil for extra creamy texture.
🧑🍳 Step-by-step preparation
1️⃣ Choose good avocados
They should be ripe but not overripe: soft to the touch, but not too indented. The heart of guacamole is the avocado! 💚
2️⃣ Mash the avocados
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Place it in a bowl and mash with a fork until you achieve a creamy texture, but with small chunks remaining.
3️⃣ Add the fresh ingredients
Add the onion, tomato, chili (if using), cilantro, salt, and lemon juice. Mix gently.
4️⃣ Adjust the flavor
Taste and adjust the salt or lemon if desired. The balance between acidity, freshness, and creaminess is key 🔑.
5️⃣ Serve immediately!
Guacamole oxidizes quickly, so it’s best served immediately. If you need to store it, cover it with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent it from turning brown.
📊 Nutritional value per serving (~100 g)
| Nutritious | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Healthy fats | 15 g |
| Proteins | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
✅ Rich in healthy fats (omega 9), fiber , potassium , and vitamin E. ❌
Cholesterol-free and no added sugars. Ideal for healthy diets!
🥄 Serving ideas
- With tortilla chips or nachos 🌽
- On toast or wholemeal bread 🍞
- As a base for tacos, fajitas and burritos 🌯
- In salads, bowls or vegetarian burgers 🍔
- Or just eat it by the spoonful if you can’t resist! 😅
😂 Funny anecdote
I once brought guacamole to a family gathering… and they finished it before I even served mine! Since then, I hide it and only bring it out when I’ve already got my portion ready 🤭🥑