Creamy Avocado Lime (Print Version)

A creamy, zesty avocado and lime mixture enhanced with garlic and cilantro for a fresh taste.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
05 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

→ Seasonings

06 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
07 - ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving small chunks for texture.
02 - Add the minced garlic, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño if using, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
03 - Stir the mixture until well incorporated. Adjust seasonings to taste as needed.
04 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or as a topping for tacos and sandwiches.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes, which means you can make it while your guests are still parking outside.
  • The lime juice keeps everything bright and prevents that sad brown avocado situation.
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but costs a fraction of what you'd pay for guacamole at a place with dim lighting and expensive beer.
02 -
  • Avocados brown fast once cut, so make this dip right before serving unless you've got the plastic wrap trick locked down.
  • The difference between good and great is using ripe avocados and fresh lime juice—there's no substitute for either one.
03 -
  • Mash your avocados right before serving to keep them from browning, or cover the finished dip with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface.
  • Taste constantly while mixing—avocados vary in richness, and lime varies in juice content, so seasoning is always a judgment call.
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