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Large bowl of guacamole with jalapeño peppers, lime, onions and tomatoes.
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Best Guacamole Recipe

Homemade guacamole is where it's at! 🥑 Learn how to make the BEST Guacamole recipe that tastes like it was served table-side at your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Refrigeration1 hour
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Dips
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: 10 Minute Dips, best guacamole, homemade guacamole
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Debi Morgan | Easy Party Dips

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • fork

Ingredients

  • 4 medium ripe avocados (or 3 large)
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ small red onion, diced (can sub sweet onion)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped finely
  • ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced (optional, but delicious)

Instructions

  • Slice avocados lengthwise with a sharp knife and remove the pits. Scoop out the flesh of the avocados with a spoon and place in a mixing bowl.
  • Using a fork, mash the avocado into a half chunky and half smooth mixture. Add fresh squeezed lime juice and mix together.
  • Add salt, cumin, minced garlic, red onion, cilantro and diced tomatoes. Stir gently until combined. Add diced jalapeño if desired.
  • Taste the guacamole and add additional salt if needed. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or cover guac directly with plastic wrap and place in an airtight container to avoid a brown top layer. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Step by step photos on how to make guacamole.

Notes

  • Use the freshest ingredients possible.
  • Always use lime juice that is squeezed directly from a lime, not from a bottle.
  • Choose ripe avocados.
  • Mash avocado with a fork to get the best consistency, then add other ingredients.
  • If tomatoes are too juicy, drain them with paper towels to avoid a watery dip.
  • When storing, drizzle guacamole with lime juice, then press plastic wrap directly onto the top of it to prevent brown spots from forming.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg