Ultimate Chunky Guacamole: 4 secrets to addictive flavor
Create the ultimate chunky guacamole with this authentic and addictive recipe, perfect for sharing. This recipe is inspired by vibrant flavors from around the world, brought to life by Eleanor and Richard’s culinary journey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe avocados
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1-2 serrano peppers, finely minced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1 Roma tomato, seeds removed and diced
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
- Gently mash the avocado with a fork until it’s mostly chunky, leaving some larger pieces.
- Add the diced red onion, minced serrano peppers, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin (if using) to the bowl.
- Stir everything together until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced tomato.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately with your favorite tortilla chips or as a topping.
Notes
- For a smoother guacamole, mash the avocado more thoroughly.
- Adjust the amount of serrano pepper to your preferred spice level.
- If you don’t have red onion, white or yellow onion can be used.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice just before serving for the brightest flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg