Homemade Guacamole Recipe
If you need a crowd pleasing dip recipe, look no further than this Homemade Guacamole Recipe! It’s fresh, flavorful and comes together in minutes with just 4 ingredients!
Guacamole is one of our all time favorite dips, so I make this Homemade Guacamole Recipe very often. I love that it’s versatile enough to serve as a snack, or as a condiment for fajitas, baked tacos, and chicken burrito bowls.
It’s just never a bad idea. š
Table of contents
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- This homemade guacamole is creamy, fresh and flavorful with a secret ingredient that gives it an even silkier mouthfeel.
- It’s a crowd pleasing dip recipe that takes about 5 minutes of prep and just 4 ingredients.
- It’s perfect served with chips and veggies as a snack, or as a topping for tacos, burritos, fajitas and grain bowls.
- It’s a healthy option that’s perfect for vegan, dairy free, keto, paleo and gluten free diets.
Recipe ingredients
Originally I used to include garlic, red onion, jalapeƱo and diced fresh tomato in this guacamole recipe, but I’ve learned that my family and I prefer a simpler version with the ingredients below.
This recipe is proof that the simple things in life are often the best!
Ingredient notes
- Avocados. This recipe includes (4) large avocados, just be sure that they’re ripe. A perfectly ripe avocado will be firm yet soft when gently pressed. Avoid overly soft, mushy avocados.
- Olive oil. This is a secret ingredient that lends a silkiness and sheen to the guacamole. A little is all you need, and it does make a difference.
- Lime juice. This guacamole recipe is simple, and lime juice is one of the key ingredients. Make sure to use fresh lime juice as bottled just doesn’t have that fresh flavor.
- Cilantro. Fresh cilantro really sets this recipe apart. If you’re not a fan of cilantro, you may omit it and add chopped fresh parsley instead.
- Optional add-in’s. Consider adding diced fresh tomato, chopped red onion, garlic or jalapeƱo to spice things up.
How to make this recipe
There are a lot of different interpretations of homemade guacamole, including using a mortar and pestle to mash the avocado until perfectly smooth.
While I’ve eaten it that way too, my favorite way to enjoy it is when it’s rustic and chunky like this version.
Pro tip:Ā Homemade guacamole is best served immediately to prevent oxidation, but if you make it a few hours ahead, reserve the pits from the avocados and nestle them into the guacamole and cover with plastic wrap.
- Halve the avocados.
- Whack the blade of a knife into the center of the avocado pit.
- Pull the pit out of the avocado.
- Use a spoon to scoop the avocado flesh out and place in a bowl medium bowl.
- Using a butter knife, slice the avocado against the sides of the bowl until it’s in chunks (or mash with a fork if you prefer a smoother consistency).
- Add the oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro and salt and pepper to taste, and stir gently to combine.
Recipe FAQs
Simply halve the avocados and use the blade of a knife to remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh and place in a medium bowl. For chunkier guacamole, use a butter knife to cut the avocado against the side of the bowl, or mash with a fork for smoother guacamole. Stir in lime juice, chopped cilantro, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste, then stir gently to combine.
Avocado is the primary ingredient in guacamole. Lime juice, cilantro, and other ingredients like jalapeƱo, onion, garlic or tomato are added for flavor and texture.
A perfectly ripe avocado will be firm yet soft when gently pressed. Avoid overly soft, mushy avocados.
Guacamole will brown due to oxidation, but it is still good for up to 3 days if stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator. The brown layer is easily removed by scraping it off with a knife if the color bothers you! Storing guacamole with the avocado pits help keep it from browning too quickly.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip:Ā Homemade guacamole is best served immediately to prevent oxidation, but if you make it a few hours ahead, reserve the pits from the avocados and nestle them into the guacamole and cover with plastic wrap.Ā
- Fresh guacamole will keep up to 3 days in an air tight container, but it will brown from oxidation. The unappetizing brown layer may be scraped off of the top with a knife before eating.
- This recipe was modified in February 2021. The video reflects the original recipe, which included red onion, jalapeƱo and tomato. Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your tastes!
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Homemade Guacamole
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe avocados
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- Halve the avocados.
- Whack the blade of a knife into the center of the avocado pit.
- Pull the pit out of the avocado.
- Use a spoon to scoop the avocado flesh out and place in a bowl medium bowl.
- Using a butter knife, slice the avocado against the sides of the bowl until it's in chunks (or mash with a fork if you prefer a smoother consistency).
- Add the oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro and salt and pepper to taste, and stir gently to combine.
Notes
- Pro tip:Ā Guacamole is best served immediately to prevent oxidation, but if you make it a few hours ahead, reserve the pits from the avocados and nestle them into the guacamole and cover with plastic wrap.Ā
- Fresh guacamole will keep up to 3 days in an air tight container, but it will brown from oxidation. The unappetizing brown layer may be scraped off of the top with a knife before eating.
- This recipe was modified in February 2021.Ā The video reflects the original recipe, which included red onion, garlic, jalapeƱo and diced tomato.Ā Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your tastes!
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
27 Comments on “Homemade Guacamole Recipe”
Who can turn down guac & chips?! I love seeing how people make their guac because there are so many little variations. I too like to add in a drizzle of olive oil & fresh lime (or sometimes I do lemon)!Ā
I can’t! I know…every version is different. The olive oil makes a big difference, and I have used lemon before too!
That’s one fabulous looking guacamole! Homemade is always the best.
Agreed Katerina, and thank you!
I will never say no to guac!!! Looks delicious Marcie. Pass the chips!
Thank you Katherine and come on over! š
I can eat it with a spoon as well Juliana! Thanks and have a great rest of the week!
Ahh I wish I had some of your gardening skills Marcie, whenever I have tried my hands on it, its been a complete failure :/ The guac looks lovely, one can never have enough of it š
I had a friend get me started and that was half the battle! Thanks Manali!
Now if only you lived nearby and you could come teach me about gardening! Mine is finally almost all set up and ready to plant …. and I will admit I am terrified I’m going to kill everything! haha But I’m so excited! ANYWAY. Guac is one of the best things on the planet! I’ll take a huge bowl please!
I would love to come and teach you what I know but you would laugh at how basic it really is! Most of the time I’m just winging it or I Google something. š Your garden will be amazing…you’ll see how easy it is!
So glad that you are enjoying Summer like weather. It’s getting warmer and brighter here too. This 5-Minute Homemade Guacamole looks so easy and fun. Love how chunky and flavorful this is.
Yay for summer weather and guacamole! š
We were just planning out what we wanted to plant this weekend! It’ll still be a while here in MN since we had snow this week, but I’m so ready! Homemade guacamole is the best! Yours looks perfect!
I can’t believe you’re still getting snow! I’m sure it won’t be long before you get your sunny days and can plant your garden. Thanks Jessica!
The only thing growing in my garden right now is the mint and basil. Though, I transferred few spinach plants in the outside planters but its raining every other day and the ground is so wet. I am so waiting for the sunny days š This guacamole is exactly how I love, with red onions and jalapenos. Sometimes I just squeeze lime juice and make it as a spread fro my savory crepes.
I hope you get sunny days soon Balvinder and I love the sound of using the guacamole as a crepe filling!
Yay for getting your garden all ready for summer, Marcie! It’s still too cold for us here but I can’t wait to clean up ours too! Love that you are getting so many fresh veggies already š Love this gorgeous guacamole! Homemade guac is my weakness and I could seriously finish this bowl in no time!
I hope you’re able to get your garden going soon Kelly! Guacamole is our favorite and it’s never around very long!
Oh gawsh, every time you talk about your garden I think, “now why can’t we just be neighbors?” Buuut we have been in the process of building a house and it’s almost done (shhhhh don’t tell anyone, it’s been a secret. Lol) and I’m GOING to get a garden. Finally! Probably not this year, but next year. You better bet I will be asking for your advice!!! š Until then, I’ll just live my garden dreams vicariously through you!! Anyways, I love guacamole! But what sane person doesn’t, right? And your looks marvelous!! Plus, only 5 minutes to prepare?! That could be dangerous because I’ll want to make it multiple times a day! Lol. This is definitely going on the Cinco de Mayo menu!!! Cheers, dear!
P.s. to answer the question you asked on my blog, of course! I’d be honored!!!!! <3
Oh I wish we were neighbors all right…I would trade you herbs and veggies for your delicious food any time! š I make this so often…my husband wants it all the time and I barely get any. haha I’ll definitely be including your salmon in my meal plan and making it soon…thank you!
My dream is to have a garden like you one day, Marcie! I can’t wait to see all of the amazing things you grow in the summer. š
Guacamole is a must for Cinco de Mayo and pretty much everything else, in my opinion. I love how simple this one is. Somebody pass me a tortilla chip!
It was a dream of mine to get one for so long and my biggest worry was that when I did get one that I didn’t kill everything! š Thanks Sarah I’ll pass you those chips!
I love a chunky guacamole so I’ll be dreaming about this pics for the next week. This looks soooo good, Marcie! Have a wonderful week!
Thanks so much Kelsie and I hope you have a great Monday!
Sounds like you have an amazing garden, Marcie! I don’t think I’ll get to plant one this year, but it’s my goal for next year. And that’s great that you are ready for Cinco de Mayo with all of your fresh veggies and herbs! I could live on guacamole alone, so this looks amazing. Love how easy it is, and I love your video, too!
I’m really trying with my garden…some things work out great and some are duds. It’s a learning experience! Thanks Gayle and Happy Monday!