Best Ever Guacamole
This Best Ever Guacamole recipe is fresh, simple, and oh so delicious. It is perfect for a party appetizer, a side dish with taco night, or a Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Ingredients
- 6 hass avocados ripe, mashed
- 1/2 small onion chopped
- 1/2 heirloom tomato chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juice, zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and gently scoop out the creamy flesh into a large bowl.
- Next, mash the avocado until it is a smooth consistency with some chunks still present. You can use a potato masher or a fork.
- Once the avocado's consistency is to your liking add the salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Fold in the spices with a spatula. Zest and juice one lime and add the ingredient into the mixture as well.
- Drizzle and fold in one tablespoon of olive oil into the dish.
- Chop half of an heirloom tomato and onion. Finely chop about two tablespoons of cilantro. Fold into the guacamole.
- Scoop the guacamole into a decorative bowl. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped tomato and onion, 1/4 wedge of lime, two colorful tortilla chips, a piece of cilantro, and a dusting of paprika.
- Serve with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.