This easy guacamole recipe will take you less than 5 minutes to make. Its a simple recipe that uses minimal ingredients, just like authentic guacamole. You will love this easy, healthy, and delicious guacamole recipe!
If youve only ever bought guacamole before, right now would be a great time to stop doing that. Seriously. Please stop. Please, please. Making this simple guacamole yourself is almost as easy as taking a lid off a jar, and it is SO MUCH tastier.
Therere lots of different ways you can make guacamole. But after years of making our favorite dip, weve found that using just a few fresh ingredients is always the best. This recipe is how we make guacamole 90% of the time. Its a super simple and super delicious guac recipe!
Best Ever Guacamole (Fresh, Easy & Authentic)
A tried and true guacamole recipe that’s easy to make, uses fresh ingredients and is loaded with flavor. It’s the best guacamole dip hands down. Watch the video above to see how quickly it comes together!
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 184.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, Fat 15.8 g, Saturated Fat 2.2 g, Sodium 305.5 mg, Fiber 7.6 g, Sugar 1.7 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 3 avocados (ripe)
- ½ small yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed and finely diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instruction:
- Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a mixing bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork and make it as chunky or smooth as you’d like.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir together. Give it a taste test and add a pinch more salt or lime juice if needed.
- Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips.
Easy Guacamole Recipe
This quick and easy guacamole recipe will take you less than 5 minutes to make. It is super simple, healthy, and so delicious. I promise you that anyone can make this!
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 2
Serving Size: 1 serving = ½ cup
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving = ½ cup, calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Sodium 11 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 18 g
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 lime
- 1-2 cloves garlic (grated on a Microplane or finely minced)
- Large pinch of salt
Instruction:
- To cut the avocados, run a knife around the avocado (from top to bottom) and twist in half. Pull out and discard the pit. Using a spoon or your thumb, remove the flesh and place into a medium-sized bowl.
- Cut the lime in half and squeeze both halves into the bowl with the avocado, being careful not to get any seeds in the bowl. Add the garlic, salt and any/all or none of the optional ingredients (see notes). Using a fork gently mash each avocado half a few times then stir all ingredients together.
How to Make Fresh Homemade Guacamole – Easy Guacamole Recipe
FAQ
Is guacamole just mashed avocado?
What is good to mix with guacamole?
- Chicken Melts.
- Toast.
- Shrimp Bites Appetizer.
- Stuffed Deviled Eggs.
- Stuffed Mushrooms.
- Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.
- Topping for Burgers or Patties.
- Guacamole Dressing.
What is the difference between Mexican guacamole and American guacamole?
Is it OK to use lemon instead of lime in guacamole?