• Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
  • Makes

    2 cups

    Ingredients

    • 3 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped, optional
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise, optional
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

    Directions

    • Mash avocados with garlic and salt. Stir in remaining ingredients.
    Test Kitchen Tips 

  • Avocado is high in monounsaturated fat, a so-called “good fat” that can lower your blood cholesterol along with the risk of stroke and heart disease.
  • For extra fun and flavor, add one of these delicious toppings to your guac.
  • You can use lemon and lime juice interchangeably in this recipe to achieve a different flavor. To substitute orange, though, you’ll need to keep a little lemon or lime to spark up the flavor.

  • Nutrition Facts

    1/4 cup: 90 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat.