Classic Guacamole with Lime and Cilantro

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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A simple, creamy avocado dip elevated with fresh lime juice and cilantro, perfect for chips or topping tacos. This Mexican recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, blends ripe avocados, fresh cilantro leaves, fresh lime juice 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 120 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 ripe avocados
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 small red onion
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin

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Instructions

Step 1: Cut 2 ripe avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a medium bowl.
Step 2: Add 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt to the avocados, then mash with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky, using gentle pressing motions to avoid over-mashing.
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion until evenly distributed, then add 1/4 tsp ground cumin and mix thoroughly.
Step 4: Taste and adjust with additional lime juice or salt as needed, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.