How to Make My Grandma's Guacamole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Guacamole is a classic and beloved dish in Mexican cuisine, and it is a staple in many households. There are countless variations of guacamole, but there is something special about a recipe that has been passed down through generations. My Grandma's guacamole is a family favorite, and it has been enjoyed at gatherings and celebrations for as long as I can remember.

My Grandma's guacamole is the perfect combination of creamy avocados, tangy lime juice, and the perfect amount of heat fr...

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Ingredients

  • 2 fresh chile de arbol peppers, or to taste
  • 3 medium avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed (one pit reserved)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped roma tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 pinches garlic powder, or to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 1 lime, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Arrange chile peppers on a baking sheet.
  • Toast chile peppers in the preheated until browned, about 7 minutes. Remove stems.
  • Mix avocados, onion, and roma tomatoes together in a bowl.
  • Blend canned tomatoes, cilantro, toasted chile peppers, garlic powder, and salt in a blender until smooth. Pour about half the blended tomato mixture into avocado mixture. Reserve remaining tomato mixture for another use or for dipping.
  • Squeeze lime juice into avocado mixture and gently stir until evenly combined. Transfer guacamole to a smaller serving bowl; place reserved avocado pit in the middle to prevent browning.
  • Nutrition

    186 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 111mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 59mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 759mg