Healthy Guacamole Recipe
There’s nothing I enjoy more than making my Healthy Guacamole Recipe in just 15 minutes. I serve it as a topping for my tacos, nachos, and enchiladas. The best part is that my low-calorie guac is both vegan and gluten-free, making it perfect for everyone to enjoy.
Servings: 18
Calories: 60kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 tbsp chipotle peppers finely diced, optional (can also use 1 seeded and diced jalapeno pepper for less heat)
- ½ onion finely diced
- 1 roma tomato seeded and diced
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper or chipotle chili powder optional
- ¼-½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Remove flesh of avocado and add to a bowl. Mash coarsely with a fork.
- Finely chop onion, tomato, chipotle peppers, and cilantro. Add to bowl.
- Squeeze lemon and lime juice over the top of the avocado. Add spices.
- Mix to combine. Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for making my healthy guacamole is to always use ripe avocados. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to rush it with under-ripe ones, and the guac just didn’t turn out right! Now, I make sure they’re perfectly soft to the touch, and if they’re not ready, I let them ripen in a paper bag, it’s the key to that creamy, delicious texture we all love.
- I always go for fresh lime and lemon juice, it makes all the difference in flavor. Bottled versions just don’t compare when it comes to making great guac.
- If you’re sensitive to spice, skip the chipotle or cayenne, or use just a little for a mild kick. When I make this for kids, I leave out the spice altogether.
- Whether you like it smooth or chunky, mash the guac to your preferred consistency. I sometimes use a food processor, but I’m careful not to overdo it so it doesn’t turn into puree.
- I always seed my tomatoes before dicing to avoid watery guac. It’s a simple step that keeps the texture just right.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g