Creamy Avocado Lime Dip (Printable)

A creamy, zesty dip made with ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, cilantro, and garlic. Ready in 10 minutes.

# 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

# Method:

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.
03 - Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
04 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, vegetable sticks, or as a topping for tacos and sandwiches.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The lime juice preserves that gorgeous avocado green for hours longer than you might expect, so you can actually make it a little ahead without that dreaded brown layer forming.
  • Its that rare recipe that somehow pleases everyone from your picky five-year-old nephew to your foodie sister-in-law who studied in Mexico City.
02 -
  • If your avocados arent perfectly ripe, wrapping them in newspaper with a banana for 24 hours will speed up the ripening process dramatically.
  • Rolling your lime firmly on the counter before cutting helps release more juice than you would get otherwise, sometimes nearly doubling the yield.
03 -
  • If your dip needs to sit out for a party, place the avocado pits back into the mixture to help prevent browning, an old trick my Mexican neighbor taught me that actually works.
  • When choosing between avocado varieties, Hass delivers the creamiest texture, while Fuerte provides a more distinct flavor that shines with minimal ingredients.
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