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Guacamole

Tex-Mex · North America Top Pick NO_COOK

9/10

Chunky mashed avocado with lime, cilantro, jalapeño, and onion, the world's most popular dip.

Vegetarian Small Plate & Appetizer Home Cook Friendly V Vegetarian N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Ripe Hass avocados have 15% fat content that creates a naturally creamy emulsion; lime juice prevents oxidation and adds acid that balances the richness; rough-mashing preserves texture.

Key Ingredients

avocados lime juice cilantro jalapeño red onion salt tomato (optional)

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