BEST Guacamole Recipe

Homemade Guacamole in a bowl with fresh cilantro on the side and tortilla chips around it.

This is the BEST Guacamole recipe that's easy to make with fresh avocados and simple ingredients like fresh garlic, cilantro, onions, seasonings, and tomatoes!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings: people

Calories: 170kcal

Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

1 large Roma tomato seeded and diced
3 ripe avocados
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon EACH: salt, cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
1 Jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place the diced tomatoes in between 2 paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
Slice each avocado in half lengthwise. Remove the pits and scoop the pulp into a medium bowl. Add the lime juice and mash with a fork (or avocado masher), leaving some chunks for texture if preferred.
Add the salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper and stir until well combined.
Use a silicone spatula to incorporate the onions, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and tomatoes.
Taste and season with a pinch more salt if desired.
Serve immediately, or cover tightly with saran wrap, removing any air, and let sit for 1 hour prior to serving. This allows the flavors to meld. Be sure to serve it with some salsa!

Notes

Pro Tips:

How to choose RIPE Avocados:
- Ripe avocados are soft (but not mushy) on each end when you gently press it. | They're darker in color (vs. a brighter green.) | The stem comes off easily and is green or yellow underneath.
Avocados not ripe yet? Place them in a brown paper bag to speed up the ripening process.
When my avocados are ripe and I'm not ready to use them yet, I put them in the fridge to slow down the ripening process.
Keeping guacamole fresh/green:
- Pack the guacamole down in an airtight container and remove as much air as you can.
- Use a good, sticky plastic wrap to create a tight seal on the top with no air in between. I swear by this kind.
- Pour water over the top of the plastic wrap and then place the lid on the container to really seal it. Avocados are so dense that they don't absorb the water if any touches the surface.
- Coating the avocados in lime juice also helps to keep them fresh and green.
Be sure to try my Jalapeño Popper Dip and Spinach and Artichoke Dip recipes next!

Storage:

Store in an airtight container as outlined in the pro tips above and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutritional information is an estimate and is per serving. There are 6 servings in this recipe.

Nutrition

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