Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe
If you love fresh, flavorful guacamole, this easy homemade recipe is about to become your go-to! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, delicious dip that’s perfect for tortilla chips, tacos, and more.
Servings: 4
Calories: 205kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados I recommend Mexican Hass
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- ½ red onion diced
- 1 jalapeño chopped (you can remove the seeds for milder heat)
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- ¼ tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Dice the tomatoes and red onion.
- Chop the jalapeño and cilantro.
- Cut the lime in half and juice it.
Mash the Avocados
- Using a fork or potato masher, mash the avocados to your preferred consistency. For a chunkier guacamole, mash less; for a smoother version, mash more.
Mix Everything Together
- Add the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Gently mix until well combined, being careful not to over-mash the avocado.
Serve & Enjoy
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or use as a topping for tacos, burritos, and grilled meats.
Notes
How to choose the best avocados:
Pick ripe avocados by gently squeezing them - they should yield slightly but still feel firm. Need to speed up ripening? Place them in a paper bag with a banana for a day or two. How to Reduce Onion Bite:
Soak diced onions in cold water for 5-10 minutes to mellow their sharpness before adding them to the guacamole. How to Keep Your Guacamole Fresh & Green:
Pick ripe avocados by gently squeezing them - they should yield slightly but still feel firm. Need to speed up ripening? Place them in a paper bag with a banana for a day or two. How to Reduce Onion Bite:
Soak diced onions in cold water for 5-10 minutes to mellow their sharpness before adding them to the guacamole. How to Keep Your Guacamole Fresh & Green:
- Use fresh lime juice to help prevent browning (about 2 teaspoons per avocado).
- If you're making it ahead, press plastic wrap directly onto the guacamole’s surface to minimize air exposure.
- Another trick: add a thin layer of water on top of the guacamole. Pour it off before serving - it won’t dilute the flavor!
- For a milder guacamole, remove the jalapeño seeds and white membrane.
- For extra heat, leave them in or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.