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Bowl of guacamole garnished with fresh cilantro, diced tomato and onion.

Best Homemade Guacamole

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This delicious homemade guacamole recipe is the best! It's the perfect creamy dip that’s loaded with ripe avocados, fresh cilantro, onion, juicy tomatoes and it's flavored with minced jalapeño, spices and lime juice. Make a double batch because this crowd-pleasing snack is such a hit, it disappears quickly!
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 175
Author Kim

Ingredients

  • 3-4 large avocados
  • 1/4 cup loosly packed fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1 small tomato seeds removed and diced
  • 1/4 cup red or white onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt + more to taste as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice (from about 1 ½ limes) or more if desired

Instructions

  • Cut the avocado in half (vertically) and remove the pit by stabbing carefully with your knife. Use a paper towel or dish towel (so the pit is not slippery in your hands) to remove the pit from the knife. Scoop the avocados out of peel and place on a plate or in a medium bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until your desired consistency is achieved.
  • Stir in all other ingredients with mashed avocado. Take a taste or a few tastes and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately or cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for later.

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Notes

Variations: 
  • Herbs: If you don't like cilantro, swap it out for another herb like parsley or basil, or simply omit adding any herbs. This is plenty flavorful and will still be delicious!
  • Make it spicy: To add more heat, you could swap out the jalapeño for a serrano pepper. You can also use more jalapeño with some or all of the seeds.
  • Dried seasonings: If you'd like to use onion powder instead of freshly diced onion, we recommend 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Fresh garlic: To use freshly minced garlic instead of garlic powder, use about 1 clove, minced garlic.
  • Tomatoes: If you don't like tomatoes, feel free to omit them.
How to store leftovers: 
  • Transfer leftover guacamole to a storage container and smooth it down firmly with a spoon so it’s flat.
  • Add about 1/2 inch of cold water on top.
  • Cover the container with a lid, and store it in the refrigerator.
  • When you're ready to enjoy the guacamole, drain the water off the top, give it a stir and dig in!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 14.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.8g | Sodium: 228.7mg | Potassium: 571.9mg | Fiber: 7.2g | Sugar: 1.9g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 23.6mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 0.4mg