This simple guacamole recipe is the one earned me "guacamole duty" for life at every family gathering. It's incredibly easy to make, but everyone loves it. I get requests to bring it to cookouts and parties all the time!
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Now when I say this guacamole is easy, I mean EASY. You can make it in less than 10 minutes with only 5 ingredients.
Obviously guac makes a great dip for crunchy tortilla chips, but I also love serving it with shredded beef enchiladas, chorizo quesadillas, shrimp tostadas and pretty much any other Mexican recipe.
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Why Homemade?
Sure, you can buy guacamole at the store. But in my opinion, it never tastes quite right. Homemade guacamole is so easy, you may as well whip up a quick batch! I use avocado, red onion, salt, lime juice and cilantro in my dip. You can customize with other ingredients like tomato and jalapeño slices if you like!
What You'll Need:
- Ripe avocados: I've found that 2 jumbo avocados make enough guacamole for 3-4 adults. Double the recipe if you need more!
- Lime juice: For two avocados I like juicing half a lime, but that's just personal preference. If you like that citrus flavor add more. 🍋🟩✨ Avoid bottled lime juice, it tends to taste stale.
- Salt: Kosher salt is my preference and I typically add around ¼ teaspoon. Regular table salt also works fine.
- Red onion: Mince it up nice and small!
- Cilantro: I love cilantro, but some people don't like the flavor. If that's you, feel free to leave it out.
No tomatoes? No jalapeños or garlic? Not for me! But you can customize this guacamole and make it your own. It's okay to use this recipe as a starting point. But i'm telling you, there's something magical about this simple 5 ingredient combo.
How To Make Easy Guacamole
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Cut & scoop:
- Cut your avocados in half and remove seeds. Scoop halves into a large bowl.
Mash, add mix-ins!
- Squish halves with a fork or potato masher. Make your guacamole as smooth or chunky as you like.
- Add minced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice and salt!
Stir and serve:
- Fold red onion and cilantro into the avocado mash. Taste test to see if you need any more salt or lime juice!
- Serve and enjoy. 🥑
Picking Perfect Avocados 🥑
Perfectly ripe avocados will give a little bit when pressed with your finger. If the flesh doesn't give at all, the avocado isn't ripe yet. If you won't be making your guacamole for a few days, you can let them ripen on the countertop!
How To Prevent Browning (Storage Tips)
When avocado is exposed to air it activates an enzyme in the flesh, which causes oxidation and browning. To slow this enzyme and keep guacamole green:
- Add citrus: Lime tastes good in guacamole but it also slows oxidation. Lemon juice also works! I stir citrus right into my guacamole and also find it helpful to drizzle some extra on top when storing in the fridge.
- Limit air exposure: Smooth guacamole into an even layer in an airtight container and place a piece of plastic wrap right onto the top of your guacamole to keep air off.
- Ziploc bag method: Spoon guacamole into a Ziploc bag and press flat to remove all of the air!
Refrigerate: Guacamole will last 1-2 days in the fridge when stored properly. If it begins to brown you can spoon of the brown part!
Freezer instructions: I've never frozen guac, but according to this reddit thread, it is freezer friendly. Commenters suggest a thin layer of citrus or yogurt on top before freezing to prevent oxidation. The Ziploc bag method is also mentioned as a win for freezer storage and quick thawing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bell pepper slices of any color, veggies, carrots, broccoli, cucumber slices, and so much more! Pretzels would also be yummy. 🤤
I don't love tomatoes or jalapeños in my guacamole but you can absolutely add them. It's just a preference thing!
Yes! Lemon juice will work. Though I do prefer the taste of lime juice.
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Simple Guacamole Recipe
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl & fork *for mashing
Ingredients
- 2 jumbo ripe avocados
- ½ small lime *juiced
- Salt to taste *see note below
- ¼ cup red onion *finely minced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Recipe notes:
General: You can totally double or triple this recipe for a big party. I've found that 2 jumbo avocados usually makes enough gucacamole for 3-4 adults, especially when there's additional food and appetizers in your spread. Salt: I like using kosher salt and generally end up adding about ¼ teaspoon. Regular table salt also works!Instructions
- Cut avocados in half and remove large center pit. Scoop halves from the shell into a large bowl.2 jumbo ripe avocados
- Mash avocado halves with a fork or potato masher. You can also use a molcajete if you've got one! Make your guacamole smooth or chunky.
- Add lime, salt, red onion and cilantro. Fold everything together gently.½ small lime, Salt to taste, ¼ cup red onion, ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Serve and enjoy!
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