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Easy homemade Guacamole recipe

A fresh, vibrant, authentic Mexican guacamole made with ripe avocados, lime, cilantro, onions, and chilies. Creamy, chunky, and full of flavor.
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or fork
  • Knife and chopping board

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tomato seeds removed and diced
  • 1 small jalapeño minced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: garlic pepper, cumin
  • 15 ml Olive oil

Instructions

Prep the Avocados

  • Slice the avocados around the pit, twist to open, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
  • Use a fork to mash gently. Keep it chunky so the final guacamole has texture and bite.

Add Lime and Salt First

  • Pour the lime juice directly over the avocado, sprinkle salt, and mix lightly.
  • This prevents browning and seasons the base evenly.

Add the Aromatics

  • Mix in the finely chopped onion, minced jalapeño, and cilantro.
  • Stir until just combined. Don’t over-mix, guacamole should look rustic.

Add Tomato and Olive Oil

  • Fold in the diced tomato gently so the guacamole doesn’t turn watery.
  • Drizzle a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and fold again.
  • The olive oil adds silkiness and rounds out the flavors beautifully.

Taste and Adjust

  • Taste a spoonful with a tortilla chip. Add extra lime or salt if needed.
  • If you like it spicy, add more jalapeño.

Serve or Store

  • Serve immediately, or cover tightly with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocados
    They should give lightly when pressed. Hard avocados won’t mash nicely.
  • Olive oil is optional but amazing
    Adds richness and brings out the avocado flavor. Use good-quality extra-virgin.
  • Avoid watery guacamole
    Always remove tomato seeds. Add tomatoes at the end.
  • Lime quantity varies
    Some limes are juicier than others. Start with half and adjust.
  • If you hate cilantro
    Use parsley or skip herbs entirely.
  • To keep it greener longer
    Press cling film directly onto the surface or store with an avocado seed inside the bowl.
  • No blender please
    Guacamole gets mushy and loses its identity. A fork or masher is perfect.
  • Want more heat?
    Leave the seeds in the jalapeño.
Author: The Gourmet Palette
Calories: 180kcal
Course: Mexican salsa
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: authentic guacamole, avocado dip, easy guacamole recipe, guacamole dip, homemade guacamole, mexican guacamole

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 6g