The Best Guacamole Recipe
The BEST guacamole recipe! It’s easy to make with simple, fresh ingredients like ripe avocados, onion, and lime juice. Great with chips, tacos, and more!
If you don’t already have a go-to guacamole recipe, let me introduce you to mine.
- This guacamole recipe is easy to make. You can whip it up in 10 minutes or less!
- It calls for simple, fresh ingredients. Think ripe avocados, onion, cilantro, and lime.
- It’s DELICIOUS. This homemade guacamole is creamy, zesty, and bright.
I developed this recipe after years of living in Austin, Texas. The city has incredible Tex-Mex and Mexican food, inspiring me to learn how to make guacamole at home. With a little trial and error (and lots of lime juice), I perfected this simple guacamole recipe, which rivals any I’ve had in restaurants. It’s been a hit at countless parties and taco nights over the years—I think you’re going to love it!
Guacamole Ingredients
To make this easy guacamole recipe, you’ll need these simple ingredients:
| Ingredients | Notes |
|---|---|
| 3 ripe avocados | Ensure they are soft |
| ¼ cup diced red onion | |
| ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro | Optional, based on preference |
| Zest and juice of 2 limes | |
| 1 small jalapeño pepper, diced | Optional, for heat |
| ½ teaspoon sea salt | Plus more to taste |
| ½ teaspoon ground cumin | Optional, for flavor depth |
| Optional: 1 to 2 seeded and diced Roma tomatoes |
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to Make Guacamole
Here’s a quick overview of how to make guacamole:
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and pit the avocados, and finely dice the onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Zest the limes.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix the avocados, onion, cilantro, lime zest, peppers, salt, and cumin. Squeeze in the lime juice.
- Mash: Use a fork or potato masher to achieve your desired texture.
- Season to taste: Adjust salt, lime, cumin, etc. as desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Variations
This classic guacamole recipe is delicious as written but feel free to stir in alternatives such as:
- Diced Roma tomatoes
- Grated garlic
- Cotija cheese
- Diced fresh mango or pineapple
How to Serve Guacamole
My favorite way to serve this easy guacamole is as a dip with tortilla chips. It’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Pair it with margaritas and homemade salsa for a full party spread. It complements any of these salsa recipes and works well with Mexican-inspired meals, such as veggie tacos or breakfast burritos.
How to Store Leftovers
To avoid browning, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Squeeze a bit of lemon or lime juice on top to help maintain color. Pressing plastic wrap over the surface before sealing can also aid in preserving freshness.
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