Creamy Avocado Lime Dip (Print Version)

Smooth, zesty avocado blend with fresh lime and cilantro. Ready in 10 minutes for chips, tacos, or sandwiches.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
05 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

→ Seasonings

06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
07 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks for texture.
02 - Add the minced garlic, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or as a topping for tacos and sandwiches.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes, which saved me more than once when friends showed up unexpectedly
  • The lime keeps it bright for hours, unlike those sad brown dips that sit out at parties
  • People actually ask for the recipe, and isnt that the best compliment anyway
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that covering the surface directly with plastic wrap keeps it green for hours, air is the enemy here
  • Mashing avocados when they are underripe is futile, just wait another day and save yourself the wrist workout
03 -
  • Room temperature avocados mash easier and incorporate the seasonings more evenly
  • Add the lime juice immediately after mashing to start preventing browning right away
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