Mexican Snack Guacamole and Tortilla Chips
Classic Mexican guacamole with crispy tortilla chips, perfect for snacking or entertaining.
Description
Guacamole and Tortilla Chips
Guacamole and tortilla chips make a quintessential Mexican snack, ideal for parties, casual gatherings, or just a tasty treat. This recipe combines the rich flavors of ripe avocados, fresh lime, zesty cilantro, and the perfect balance of seasonings to create a creamy, flavorful guacamole. Pair it with crispy, golden tortilla chips made from fresh corn tortillas for the ultimate snack experience.
- Use ripe avocados for the best guacamole.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
For Tortilla Chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Guacamole
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocados with a fork until smooth but still chunky.
- Add lime juice and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in diced onion, chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, and minced garlic.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like a bit of heat. Mix everything together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
- Make the Tortilla Chips
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cut each corn tortilla into 6 wedges.
- Place the tortilla wedges on a baking sheet. Brush lightly with vegetable oil.
- Sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- Calories from Fat 140kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Sodium 320mg14%
- Potassium 600mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Dietary Fiber 7g29%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 3g6%
- Vitamin A 300 IU
- Vitamin C 15 mg
- Calcium 20 mg
- Iron 1 mg
- Vitamin K 20 mcg
- Thiamin 0.1 mg
- Riboflavin 0.1 mg
- Niacin 1 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
- Folate 80 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.5 mg
- Phosphorus 50 mg
- Copper 0.2 mg
- Manganese 0.1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a twist, try adding diced jalapeños to the guacamole for extra heat or a dash of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
guacamole, tortilla chips, Mexican snack, avocado dip, party food
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