Best Guacamole
A zesty blend of ripe avocados, tomatoes, and lime, perfect for fresh tortilla chips or as a dip. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, blends avocado, tomato, onion into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 medium, mashed avocado
- 1 medium, diced tomato
- 1/2 small, finely diced onion
- 1 lime, juiced lime
- 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
- 1 small, seeded and diced jalapeño
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mash 3 avocados with a fork until smooth. Add 1 diced tomato, 1/2 small diced onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1 diced jalapeño; mix gently.
- Step 2: Squeeze 1 lime over the mixture and stir in 1/2 tsp salt. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil and stir to combine.
- Step 3: Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Adjust seasoning before serving.






