Name: Chunky Guacamole
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 avocados; 1 Roma tomato; 0.25 cup red onion; 1 lime; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro; 0.25 tsp cumin; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp kosher salt; 0.125 tsp black pepper

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Chunky Guacamole

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Instructions

Add avocado and lime juice to a medium bowl. Mash with a fork, leaving some chunks.

Stir in diced tomato, red onion, and cilantro.

Add cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose Perfectly Ripe Avocados 🥑
Select avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren't mushy—they should have a dark green color and scoop easily with a spoon for optimal creaminess and flavor.
Lime Juice Prevents Browning ⏰
Add lime juice immediately after cutting avocados and mix it throughout—the citric acid creates a natural barrier that keeps your guacamole vibrant green for hours.
Reserve the Avocado Pit 🌱
Keep the pit in your finished guacamole when storing it; it slows oxidation and browning significantly better than plastic wrap or lemon juice alone.
Toast Your Spices First 🔥
Lightly dry-toast the cumin and garlic powder in a pan for 30 seconds before adding to enhance their depth and prevent a raw, powdery flavor in your finished dip.
Dice Ingredients Separately 🔪
Cut tomatoes and red onions into uniform, bite-sized pieces before folding them in last—this maintains the chunky texture and prevents the guacamole from becoming mushy or watery.