Guacamole (Avocado Dip)

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, creamy avocado dip with fresh cilantro, lime, and spicy serranos.
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Guacamole (Avocado Dip)

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 240.0

Description

This vibrant guacamole celebrates the rich, creamy texture of ripe California avocados balanced with bright citrus and fresh herbs. It is a staple for Mexican-inspired gatherings, offering a perfect blend of cool avocado, sharp white onion, and zesty lime juice. The addition of finely chopped serrano peppers provides a gentle heat that complements the earthy tones, while fresh cilantro adds an aromatic lift. Whether served with crispy tortilla chips as an appetizer or as a topping for tacos and burritos, this dip brings a burst of freshness to any meal. It is incredibly quick to prepare, requiring no cooking, just simple chopping and mashing. The result is a lush, green dip that is both refreshing and satisfying, making it an ideal companion for casual weeknight dinners or lively party spreads.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Mash the avocados with a fork to your desired consistency, leaving some chunks for texture.
  3. Finely chop the white onion, cilantro, and serrano chiles.
  4. Dice the tomatoes and slice the green onion for the garnish.
  5. Puree the small zucchini until smooth.
  6. Add the chopped onion, cilantro, lime juice, pureed zucchini, olive oil, chiles, and salt to the mashed avocados.
  7. Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
  8. Transfer the guacamole to a serving bowl or mortar.
  9. Arrange the diced tomatoes on one side of the bowl.
  10. Place the sliced green onions, additional chiles, and cilantro leaves in the center.
  11. Arrange crispy totopos (tortilla wedges) on the opposite side for serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 240.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.5g35%
Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 10.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 13.5g5%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g42%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 3.0g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: guacamole, avocado, dip, mexican, vegan, healthy, appetizer, cilantro, lime, serrano, onion, fresh, party food, chip dip, no cook, easy, summer, creamy, spicy, vegetarian
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