Nothing beats classic homemade guacamole: creamy mashed avocado, juicy tomato, and a bright squeeze of lemon, ready in about ten minutes. It is the perfect healthy dip for tortilla chips, tacos, or toast. Simple ingredients, big fresh flavor — once you try it, store-bought will never compare. For another avocado favorite, try our layered herring and avocado appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tomato, finely diced
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Halve the avocado, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and mash with a fork to a paste-like consistency, leaving a few small chunks for texture.
- Add the finely diced tomato and chopped parsley.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until uniform.
Tips
- Choose a ripe avocado that yields gently to pressure; underripe fruit will not mash smoothly.
- Add the lemon juice right away — the acid keeps the guacamole bright green instead of browning.
- Mash by hand with a fork for the best texture; a food processor turns it gummy. For more avocado technique ideas, browse the recipes at Serious Eats.
Nutrition
Nutrition per 100 g: 187 kcal | Protein 1.9 g | Fat 17.9 g | Carbs 7 g
Pair it with our refreshing egg, cucumber and radish salad or scoop it over our high-protein chicken and mushroom salad for a light, colorful meal.