This easy homemade guacamole recipe is packed with fresh ingredients, lots of flavor and just the right amount of kick from jalapeños, garlic and onion. You’ll down the whole bowl in a snap with no regrets so make a double batch if you’re having friends over!
Regardless if you like your guacamole chunky, smooth, spicy or mild this recipe is the one for you! You can alter the ratios of ingredients if you like yours extra spicy, zingy, or mild. I didn’t add tomato to my guacamole; I just feel like it’s filler and you only deserve the best!!
Steps to make this guacamole recipe
How do you make guacamole?
- Halve and remove stem and seeds from jalapeño. Place skin side up and dice finely.
- Finely dice red onion or shallot.
- Mince garlic cloves.
- Place jalapeño, onion, and garlic in a large bowl. Sprinkle salt, then squeeze lime juice over them. Toss and set aside.
- Remove cilantro leaves from stem, and chop. transfer to bowl.
- Halve and CAREFULLY remove avocado pits. Use a knife to cut into the pit, twist and remove. Don’t stab at it…
- Scoop avocado from skin, dice, and transfer to bowl.
- Mash mixture together. I used a potato masher but a fork will work too. Leave larger chunks if you enjoy some more texture like I do.
- Taste and add more salt and lime juice to taste if desired.
How do you keep guacamole from browning?
The acid in the lime juice will keep your guacamole nice and green. Spritz a little extra on top and then cover with plastic if storing for a while. The avocado turns brown as it oxidizes from contact with air so sealing it with plastic with no air in between will definitely slow the process down.
What is guacamole made of?
- Avocados
- Lime juice
- Onion
- Garlic
- Jalapeño
- Cilantro (optional)
- Salt
- Tomato (if you want it)
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Pro Tips for Perfect Homemade Guacamole
- Use fresh ingredients! Perfect guacamole is all about starting with great fresh avocados, limes etc.
- If you’re making the guacamole ahead of time spritz a little extra lime on top and place plastic wrap on the top so no air is around to brown the dip.
- Taste your guacamole as you go, add salt, extra lime garlic jalapeño, etc at the end if needed.
- Marinating the onions and garlic with the lime juice as you work on the rest of the recipe takes the bite out and imparts a great more mellow flavor. You can reserve some of the marinated onion and add it back in at the end to taste if you’re not the biggest fan.
- Try mixing in flavors you love. You can add some hummus, tomatoes, whatever your favorites are!
If you’ve tried this guacamole recipe then don’t forget to leave a rating and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!
Guacamole
Ingredients
- 3 avocados large, ripe
- 1/3 cup red onion finely diced.
- 1/2 cup cilantro fresh, chopped.
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced.
- 2 lime juiced.
- 3/4 tsp sea salt.
Instructions
- Halve and remove stem and seeds from jalapeño. Place skin side up and dice finely.
- Finely dice red onion or shallot.
- Mince garlic cloves.
- Place jalapeño, onion, and garlic in a large bowl. Sprinkle salt, then squeeze lime juice over them. Toss and set aside.
- Remove cilantro leaves from stem, and chop. Transfer to bowl.
- Halve and CAREFULLY remove avocado pits. Use a knife to cut into the pit, twist and remove. Don't stab at it...
- Scoop avocado from skin, dice, and transfer to bowl.
- Mash mixture together. I used a potato masher but a fork will work too. Leave larger chunks if you enjoy some more texture in your guac.
- Taste and add more salt and lime juice to taste if desired.
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Recipe Notes
- Use fresh ingredients! Perfect guac is all about starting with great fresh avocados, limes etc.
- If you're making the guac ahead of time spritz a little extra lime on top and place plastic wrap on the top so no air is around to brown the dip.
- Taste your guac as you go, add salt, extra lime garlic jalapeño, etc at the end if needed.
- Marinating the onions and garlic with the lime juice as you work on the rest of the recipe takes the bite out and imparts a great more mellow flavor. You can reserve some of the marinated onion and add it back in at the end to taste if you're not the biggest fan.
I made your fantastic guacamole recipe and it was a great hit with my family and friends! It’s so nutritious and addictive! We loved it!