Description
This Spicy Guacamole recipe is a zesty and flavorful twist on the classic dip. Packed with fresh ingredients and a hint of heat, it’s perfect for snacking or as a topping for your favorite Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ripe Avocados:
- 3 avocados, peeled, pitted, and mashed
Red Onion:
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
Jalapeño Peppers:
- 1–2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely minced
Tomatoes:
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
Fresh Cilantro:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime Juice:
- Juice of 1 lime
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Mash Avocados: In a medium mixing bowl, mash the avocados until smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Add Ingredients: Add the onion, jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne if using. Gently stir until combined.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or as a topping for tacos and burritos.
Notes
- For a smoky twist, use roasted jalapeños.
- If making ahead, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole to prevent browning and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
