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5-Minute Homemade Guacamole

By the Healthy Plate team

Guacamole

Guacamole is Mexico's famous dip: mashed avocado with lime, onion, tomato and coriander. Instead of fried chips, dip veg sticks or oven-baked tortilla chips.

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Why avocado?

  • Healthy monounsaturated fat
  • Fibre and potassium
  • Filling in small amounts

Guacamole

5 minPrep
0Cook
4Servings
160kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ red onion, minced
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • Chopped coriander
  • Green chilli (optional)
  • Salt

Method

  1. Mash avocado with lime and salt.
  2. Fold in onion, tomato, coriander and chilli.
  3. Stir gently and taste.
  4. Serve with veg sticks or baked tortilla chips.
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Tip

Press cling film onto the surface (with the pit inside) so it doesn't brown.

How to tell a ripe avocado

Press gently: if it gives a little it's ready. If hard, put it in a paper bag with a banana for two days.

Frequently asked questions

Is guacamole fattening?

Moderate calories but healthy fats. Stick to 3–4 spoons.

How long does it keep?

One day covered in the fridge — it browns.

What to dip instead of chips?

Cucumber, carrot and pepper, or oven-baked wholewheat tortilla chips.

⚠️ For general education only. If you have a health condition or allergy, consult your doctor.