Guacamole is simple and easy to make, fresh and flavorful, chunky and creamy dip or spread prepared using very basic ingredients in less than 5 minutes.
This guacamole dip can be served with chips, fajitas, tacos, burritos, sandwiches or even bread toast.
Everyone has their own version of making this simple recipe and this is mine!
I did not know what avocado was until I came to the USA. The first time my husband made me try guacamole dip was at Chipotle. Ever since, this fruit has been a frequent item on my grocery shopping list. Plus, whenever I visit any Mexican restaurant, I make sure this is the first item I order 🙂
My favorite recipe using avocado is this simple guacamole dip recipe. I love to have this while watching movies, during game nights, or for weekend parties.
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Ingredients for Guacamole
4 Avocado, pitted and halved
1 Red onion finely chopped
3 Tomatoes finely chopped
¼ cup Cilantro / Coriander leaves chopped
1 Jalapeno chopped (or ½ teaspoon cayenne powder, optional)
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 ½ to 2 tablespoon Lime juice
Salt to taste
How to make the best & easy guacamole recipe at home?
To prepare Guacamole, first, make sure the avocados are ripe. Second, there should be a perfect balance between onions, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic.
Do not over-mash the avocados. Let there be a few chunks here and there. This ensures that your dip is both chunky and creamy.
In a large bowl, add avocados and mash lightly using a fork. Drizzle lime juice. To this, add onions, tomatoes, cilantro, garlic powder, and salt and toss till combined and you are done. I have added jalapeno (serrano). You can even skip this and add cayenne powder or completely ignore if you do not like the spicy version.
How to keep guacamole from turning brown?
I love guacamole dip when it's done and served fresh. But if you are preparing it ahead of time, make sure you add a little extra lemon juice or cover it with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge. This will prevent it from turning brown.
How long does guacamole last?
Once prepared right, you can keep this in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
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Detailed Recipe for the Best Easy Guacamole.
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Best Guacamole Dip | Simple and Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Avocado , pitted and halved
- 1 Red onion , finely chopped
- 3 Tomatoes , finely chopped
- ¼ cup Cilantro or Coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 Jalapeno , chopped (or ½ teaspoon cayenne powder, optional)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon Lime juice
- Salt , to taste
Instructions
- Place the pulp from avocados in a bowl and mash it lightly using a fork. Don't mash completely. Let there be a few chunks too.4 Avocado
- Add onions. tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic powder, lime juice and salt, mix well till everything is combined.1 Red onion, 3 Tomatoes, ¼ cup Cilantro, 1 Jalapeno, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon Lime juice, Salt
- Guacamole is ready. Serve immediately or keep it in refrigerator till you are ready to serve.
Notes
- To avoid it from turning brown, cover the bowl with plastic wrap so no air goes into it.
- Depending on your taste, mash the avocados or keep the chunks.
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Harriet Young
Delicious! The garlic powder in there just takes it up another level. Definitely my favourite guacamole.
DK
This guacamole was so good I finished a whole bowl by myself! Definitely making this again!
Nathan
It's been too long since I made some homemade guacamole, and this has me really craving it! I just added all the ingredients to my shopping list--can't wait to see how this turns out. Thanks for sharing!
Michael Taylor
I absolutely adore guacamole, but I've never mastered the art of choosing avocados. Anyway, you're recipe looks really good. I'll have ri give it a try!
Mindy
YUM! Love a good guac recipe! Thank you!