Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 medium tomato, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Cut avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency.
- Mix in lime juice, garlic, and cilantro until well combined.
- Season with salt to taste; add diced tomato if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added spice, include diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper. Store leftovers in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to minimize browning.