Description
Smooth California-style chipotle guacamole brings zesty Mexican flavors straight to your kitchen with fresh ingredients. Creamy avocados mixed with lime, cilantro, and a hint of smoky chipotle peppers create an irresistible dip you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe Hass avocados
- ¼ cup (60 ml) finely chopped jalapeno (including seeds, or to taste)
- 2 tbsps finely chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Avocado Preparation: Halve the avocados, extract the pits, and transfer the creamy flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Initial Seasoning: Splash lime juice and sprinkle salt over the avocado, then gently mash using a fork to create a rustic, slightly chunky texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Incorporate finely diced red onion, fresh chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeno, carefully folding the ingredients to distribute evenly.
- Taste Refinement: Sample the guacamole and fine-tune the flavor profile by adjusting salt or lime juice as needed for a balanced taste.
- Serving and Storage: Serve immediately for optimal freshness, or preserve by covering the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent oxidation and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Press plastic wrap directly onto guacamole surface to block air exposure, which causes oxidation and discoloration.
- Select avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy, ensuring perfect texture and flavor.
- Add salt gradually and taste as you go, preventing over-seasoning and allowing natural avocado flavors to shine.
- Consume guacamole within 1-2 hours of preparation for optimal taste and texture, as it tends to lose vibrancy quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg