Simple homemade guacamole with tomato and lime

Homemade guacamole can begin with one avocado and a short list of additions. In this version, tomato and onion add texture, while lime and salt are adjusted at the end. Make a small batch close to the meal so you can concentrate on the consistency you want to serve.

Ingredients

• The flesh of 1 medium avocado suitable for eating.
• 1 small tomato, prepared and diced.
• 1/4 onion, finely diced.
• A little lime juice and salt to taste.
• Prepared cilantro, optional.

Prepare the produce with appropriate hygiene and use clean utensils. Remove the avocado skin and pit before mixing. An illustration cannot tell you whether a real fruit is in suitable condition.

Mash before adding the vegetables

Place the avocado flesh in a bowl and mash it with a fork. Stop while small pieces remain if you want a chunky result. For a more integrated consistency, continue mashing before adding the tomato and onion.

Fold in the prepared vegetables. Add cilantro if you are using it, followed by a small amount of lime juice and salt. Mix, taste an appropriate small portion, and adjust gradually. Adding all the lime at once makes it harder to judge the balance.

Serve with a clear purpose

Use the guacamole as a topping for bean tacos or serve it alongside a meal with a clean spoon. Keep the quantity appropriate to the occasion rather than increasing the batch automatically.

The tomato, onion and avocado can vary considerably in size and moisture. Record the amounts you actually used instead of expecting identical results from every fruit. This version is intended for the meal, rather than as a preserving method. Follow appropriate food-storage guidance if you need to keep it for another occasion.

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Editorial home-cooking proposal; not kitchen-tested by our team. Cover illustration generated with AI.