Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Mash the avocados in a bowl with a fork or potato masher until it reaches desired consistency.
- Add the onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice and mix together.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or nachos.
Interesting Facts
- Guacamole is believed to have originated in Mexico.
- The name guacamole comes from a Nahuatl word meaning “avocado sauce.”
- Avocado is a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins.
