Guacamole Recipe: Simple, Easy, Authentic & The BEST! - Fantabulosity (2024)

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How to Make Guacamole: Easy Recipe + The BEST! – This authentic homemade guacamole tops all guacamole recipes, using everyday ingredients to make a dip everyone will love!

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Guacamole Recipe: Easy, Simple and the BEST!

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I am confident that this is the BEST Guacamole recipe you’ll make.

At least in my house it’s the best… (and with over 100,000 pins on Pinterest, I’d say it’s a favorite of others too!)

And if you’re an avocado fan in general, then you’ll DEFINITELY want to see this amazing resource of avocado toast recipes that will blow your mind with all the ways to use your avocados!

“So how do you make guacamole?”

I can’t tell you how in the world I came up with this recipe, but somehow it “worked.” Feel free to scroll to the very bottom of this post to get the FULL recipe ingredients, instructions and all the details on the recipe card.

But I love sharing tips and photos along the way in case you’re a visual person, so you’ll find videos, photos and a lot of fun tips as you scroll!

This recipe is incredibly easy and really quick too! (Two of my favorite characteristics of my quick and easy recipes.) So let’s hop to it!

Authentic Guacamole Recipe

Mexico is my favorite place to vacation, and the first thing that I order when I arrive is authentic guacamole. (See one of my favorite all-inclusive Mexico Vacations, when I surprised my husband for his 30th birthday, by keeping this trip a secret for over a YEAR!)

So when I started experimenting in the kitchen one Sunday afternoon, I knew I wanted to mimic that authentic guacamole as much as I could. I’m so happy to say that I love this recipe JUST as much, as I do when I’m sitting on the beach, soaking in the sunshine… margaritas… and beach, in Mexico.

Guacamole Ingredients

Using everyday ingredients, (unless you don’t typically keep fresh cilantro on hand) this will make you love this guacamole dip even more. No running to a gourmet market to grab the ingredients.

As you’ll see in my video below, I kind of “wing,” it when I make it, and adjust ingredient quantities as needed. For instance, some avocados can be a lot bigger than others, so adding/subtracting ingredients like spices, may be necessary. Also, be cautious of adding too much salt, when serving with salty chips!

Guac Tip: This recipe is easy to double, triple, or quadruple if need be for a larger crowd!

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Video: Easy Guacamole Recipe Tutorial

If you have a minute, here’s a quick video of my guacamole skills in the kitchen, if you’re more of a “see it,” & “do it,” kinda person.

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Like cooking videos? Make sure to check out my YouTube Channel for other fun videos (some recipes, some “real life,”) too! I’d love to see you over there!

Photo Tutorial: Ingredients Step-by-Step

This makes about 1 1/2 cups of guacamole but also depends on the size of your avocados, onions, and tomatoes.

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Avocados

I start by peeling and slicing my avocados for the guacamole. You do not have to cut the avocados into small pieces, but I prefer to because it seems like it is much easier to mash up with a fork or stone in amolcajete.

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Slice, remove theavocado seed (have you seen the Grow Your own Avocado Tree Kits? I totally want one) and slice into small chunks if you like. Or, just remove the peel and mash the avocados as they are!

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Roma Tomatoes

Next, slice and dice your roma tomatoes. I prefer to remove any white membranes and juices from the tomatoes to protect the flavor.

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Red Onion

Grab your onion, peel, and dice a quarter of it. If your onion is really big, you may prefer a smaller amount of onion… or, if it’s a small onion, you may prefer to do half. It really does depend on the size and your preference.

For this recipe, I used a large red onion and used a 1/4 of it. I LOVE red onion too and the more the better. So hopefully that will help you gauge your guacamole recipe!

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Fresh Cilantro

Now when I say a “pinch” of fresh cilantro…I mean a big ole pinch. I LOVE fresh cilantro and would probably put a ton of it in my recipe if other’s liked it as much as I do.

To help you decide how much to try the first time, I grab my thumb, and a couple of fingers and pinch off a section of leaves. (Probably about a 1/8 cup???) But of course feel free to add more if you taste test it at the end and can’t distinctively notice the cilantro!

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Spices

I prefer kosher salt, but if you have table salt… know that it is totally fine! Using kosher salt in most of my recipes is pretty standard for me, so you’ll find me using it in this one too.

I’ve heard that some have made this guacamole recipe with garlic cloves instead of garlic powder, and I bet that’s glorious. However, I rarely keep fresh garlic on hand, so garlic powder it is.

Standard black pepper is a staple for me too and have noticed myself increasing the amount each time I make this. I do love a good hint of pepper!

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Fresh Juice from a Lime

For no particular reason, I save the lime juice for last. I feel like it just finishes off the dish with a fun “twist”. (Haha, that was a really sad “mom joke” wasn’t it?)

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Molcajete

In just seconds, I’m able to mash all of the guacamole ingredients together in the molcajete and it’s ready to eat!

Feel free to use a regular bowl and a fork/spoon to make your guac of course, but I’m such a sucker for the molcajete!

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Taste Test

Before serving, I always love to grab a chip to make sure it’s not lacking a certain ingredient. I’m usually adding more salt, (because I’m scared of adding too much) and more garlic powder… but I’d rather add more because it’s much harder to take it away!

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Remember, you can grab the full recipe at the end of this blog post.

Basic or Kick it Up a Notch…

It’s a basic enough recipe that you can use it alone with chips, fill wontons with it, or include it on a nacho bar! Or, take it along as a snack for a beach picnic for a filling and easy snack!

Then, if you like a little spice, feel free to add some chili powder for a kick! But we like it just as described below in the recipe! Other fun guacamole ingredients would be cottage cheese, hot sauce, cumin, sour cream, bacon, shredded queso, and so much more!

Having fun making your own spin on how to make guacamole!

Pro Tip: Serve with “hint of lime” chips and it’s dynamite!

What can I do with leftover avocados?

Did you buy too many avocados? Head over to find out how I keep my avocados fresh and from turning brown!

Want more quick and easy recipes to serve alongside your guac?

If you like quick and easy, then you’ve come to the right place. I wanted to make sure I caught you before you headed to the guacamole recipe details below.

Now, I know how to find my way around the kitchen, but I’m no professional chef.

So what this means is that I like to experiment, but the main goal is to keep it quick… tasty, and slightly-homemade if possible.

I’m a mom of two little boys, so a big extravagant meal doesn’t always take place in our home. But I do love food, so I want it GOOD. You can always count on a quick & easy approach, but tasty! See more easy recipes for more Fantabulosity Recipes, like our favorite Beef Tenderloin Recipe:

or The BEST Side Salad Recipe on the planet, with just a couple of secret touches.

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Did you make this along with the hundreds of thousands of others who did, on Pinterest? I’d love to hear what you thought of it in the comments below!

📖 Recipe

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Guacamole Recipe – Easy and the BEST!

Jessica Burgess

How to Make Guacamole: Easy Recipe + The BEST! – This authentic homemade guacamole tops all guacamole recipes, using everyday ingredients to make a dip everyone will love!

4.27 from 49 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 servings

Calories 168 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados peeled and pitted
  • 1/4 red onion chopped finely
  • 1 roma tomato chopped finely
  • juice from 1/2 lime
  • pinch fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch Kosher salt to taste
  • pinch black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mash avocados, red onion, roma tomato, fresh cilantro, and lime juice in together, until the avocados reach a mild chunky texture. I love using a molcajete to make this!

  • Add in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  • Serve immediately! Added tip: My favorite chips to serve with this guacamole is the Tostitos Hint of Lime chips! So so good!

Video

Notes

This makes about 1 1/2 cups of guacamole but also depends on the size of your avocados, onions, and tomatoes.

You can use dried cilantro if that’s all you have on hand but using fresh cilantro makes a BIG difference.

Fresh lime juice (from a lime) is preferred over the bottled lime juice.

You can also use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder if desired!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (about 1/2 cup) | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 12.7mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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FAQs

What makes guacamole taste better? ›

Fresh lime juice and zest – They make the guacamole zesty and bright. Jalapeño – For heat. Feel free to omit it if you're sensitive to spice. A serrano pepper would work here too!

Why you should leave the lime out of guacamole? ›

Diana Kennedy all but forbids it in The Art Of Mexican Cooking, saying it “spoils the balance of flavors.” In Hugo Ortega's Street Foods Of Mexico, Ortega writes, “the secret to a good guacamole is to respect the avocado flavor and not drown it in lime juice” (he adds a scant 1/4 teaspoon for two large avocados).

Are you supposed to put tomatoes in guacamole? ›

You're allowed to do it any way you like it. Onion, cilantro, persley, garlic, serrano chiles, jalapeño chiles, pomegranate, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, mango, chicharrón (crunchy pork skin) salt, pepper and of course red or green tomato are some of the items you might add to you guacamole.

Why put olive oil in guacamole? ›

Olive oil is rich in healthy fats and imparts a subtle richness to guacamole that makes it even more satisfying. In addition, it can help to prevent the avocado from turning brown too quickly by forming a barrier between the surface of the guacamole and the air.

Can you use lemon juice instead of lime juice in guacamole? ›

I like the flavor better with lemon juice, but lime works too. If you're out of fresh lemons or limes, try using bottled lime or lemon juice. Although, freshly squeezed juice is definitely the best! Salt: Salt enhances the flavors and brings it all together.

How can I improve my guacamole? ›

8 Ways To Make Your Guacamole That Much Better
  1. Only Use Perfectly Ripe Avocados. Flickr: You As A Machine. ...
  2. Only Use The Right Avocado Variety. Flickr: Will Merydith. ...
  3. Be Generous With Citrus. Flickr: dierken. ...
  4. Always Remember The Chiles. Flickr: °Florian. ...
  5. Add Fresh Herbs. ...
  6. Be Generous With Salt. ...
  7. Leave It Chunky. ...
  8. Keep It Green.
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Why do you put milk in guacamole? ›

Add milk or cream to make your guacamole denser. Place slices or cubes of fresh cheese on top of your guac. Add chopped mint to make your guacamole even fresher. Mango cubes add an unexpected touch and also keep your guac from turning brown.

Can I eat guacamole after it turns brown? ›

Although brown guacamole isn't the most appealing, it's completely safe to eat (as long as you've stored the guacamole in the refrigerator, and it isn't more than three days old). "While a bit off-putting to look at, brown guacamole is totally safe," confirms Food Network's nutritionist, Dana Angelo White, MS RD ATC.

Does lemon juice help guacamole from turning brown? ›

DOES LEMON JUICE KEEP GUACAMOLE FROM TURNING BROWN? Yes! The lemon forms a barrier between the outside air and the guacamole to make sure the dip stays its greenest. Seal it in a container or with plastic wrap and refrigerate it.

Is guacamole good for you? ›

Guacamole can be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet, and is a great way to increase your intake of health-promoting nutrients like monounsaturated fats, fiber, folate, and potassium. Because it is a calorically dense food, enjoy it mindfully and pair it with other healthy foods to get the most out of your meal.

Can you put too much lemon in guacamole? ›

5- Adding too much of lemon juice

Preparing guacamole without mistakes also lies in the amount of lemon that is added. The lemon juice is used to give it a sour touch, and prevent it from oxidizing. However, adding too much will bitter the flavor of your guacamole.

Is lime juice necessary for guacamole? ›

All you really need to make guacamole is ripe avocados and salt. After that, a little lime or lemon juice—a splash of acidity—will help balance the richness of the avocado. If you want, add chopped cilantro, chilis, onion, and/or tomato.

How do restaurants keep guacamole green? ›

Pat the guacamole down to give it a flat surface. Pour a thin but visible layer of water or lemon/lime juice over the guacamole to form a barrier with the air. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, pushing the wrap, so it is flush with the guacamole to prevent air pockets, or put the guacamole in a sealed tub.

Is it OK to make guacamole in a metal bowl? ›

Never use a metal bowl with avocados as metal makes the avocado turn brown faster. Always use a plastic or ceramic bowl. If possible, use a certamic or a Teflon covered knife for cutting your avocado. This will also help the avocado not turn brown.

What can make guacamole bitter? ›

5- Adding too much of lemon juice

Preparing guacamole without mistakes also lies in the amount of lemon that is added. The lemon juice is used to give it a sour touch, and prevent it from oxidizing. However, adding too much will bitter the flavor of your guacamole.

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