Authentic Mexican Guacamole Recipe – Easy, Fresh & Flavorful

Ingredients

• 3 large avocados, (halved and pitted)
• 1½ tablespoons lime juice, from 1 lime, (plus more to taste)
• Heaping ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 scallions, (white and light green parts only, very thinly sliced)
• ¼ teaspoon minced garlic, (from 1 clove (optional))
• 1 jalapeño pepper, (seeded and minced (about 2½ tablespoons; see note))
• 1 small tomato, (seeded and diced)
• 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro