Name: Homemade Guacamole
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3 whole ripe avocados (mashed); 1 lime; ½ cup red onion (finely diced); ¼ cup diced tomatoes or prepared salsa; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; 2 tsp salt

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Guacamole rarely disappoints...and my go-to Homemade Guacamole certainly won't! It's a must-have to bring to family gatherings and I cannot begin to count the compliments it receives. Light, citrusy and tangy, it might go so fast that you'll miss your own chance to dip a chip! Perfect on it's own, add onto tacos or burgers, or on salad. It pairs really well with this Cilantro Lime Rice recipe.

You need to try this recipe. Trust me—you won't regret it!

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Bowl of Homemade Guacamole with tortilla chips

Ingredients for Homemade Guacamole

Avocados: Nothing beats a beautiful, ripe avocado. It’s so satisfying to cut one open and be greeted by its rich, vibrant green. Avocados are also a great healthy fat, have a ton of fiber, and can help lower cholesterol.

Tomatoes: These will add more color to our guac and is a great way to sneak in more produce. You can also use salsa - you'll lose the pop of color from the tomatoes but it's tasty. Idea: use a mango salsa or spicy pico to elevate this recipe.

Red Onion: Adds a quick, sharp bite to our creamy spread.

Cilantro: I love cilantro, but I know many don’t. Feel free to leave it out, but don’t knock it ‘till you try it! Cilantro is used in cooking all around the world and it goes great with guacamole.

Lime: Citrus helps balance all our flavors.

Salt: Add to taste. A little goes a long way!

Chips: Sea Salt Lime or Thin 'n Crispy Tortilla chips are delicious

Equipment Needed

Homemade Guacamole calls for a few simple tools: a mixing bowl, cutting board, fork, and knife.

Homemade Guacamole ingredients on a sheet pan including avocado, cilantro, red onion, pomegranates, tomatoes, and salt

How to make Homemade Guacamole

1. Mash avocado in a mixing bowl.

2. Dice red onion, tomatoes, and cilantro. Add to bowl and combine.

3. Top with salt and freshly squeezed lime.

4. Serve with a bag of your favorite chips!

Bowl of Homemade Guacamole topped with cilantro, red onion, and tomatoes

How to step up your Guac Game

Add fruit like mango, strawberries, or pomegranates to sweeten up your Homemade Guacamole. Sometimes, I even like to add some balsamic dressing to bring out sweeter flavors.

Add cheese! Some great options include eta, copper kettle cheese or shredded parmesan.

Give it a spicy kick with jalapenos, red pepper flakes, or your favorite hot sauce.

Also keep in mind that this Homemade Guacamole is meant for more than just your favorite chips or veggies. Spread it on a turkey burger or sandwich, toss on some toast and top with a runny egg, or use as the base for your favorite chicken or egg salad.

I recommend trying it on my Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers, with my Skinny Turkey Enchiladas, or with my Ultimate Game Day Nachos.

If you're loving this guacamole, you'll also love these homemade dips

Pico De Gallo

Fresh Mango Salsa

Spicy Feta Street Corn Dip

Homemade Hummus

circular platter of tortilla chips with a bowl of guacamole on the side

Homemade Guacamole

5 from 2 votes

Prep10 mins

Cook0 mins

Total10 mins

Servings1

Homemade Guacamole seasoned the right way is irresistible with chips, as a garnish, or by the spoon. This one will take just 5 minutes to make.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Knife
Cutting Board
Fork

Ingredients

3 whole ripe avocados, mashed
1 lime
½ cup red onion, finely diced
¼ cup diced tomatoes or prepared salsa
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 tsp salt

Instructions

Mash avocado in a mixing bowl.
Dice red onion, tomatoes, and cilantro. Add to bowl and combine.
Top with salt and freshly squeezed lime.
Serve with a bag of your favorite chips!

Notes

Other fun ideas to spice up your Homemade Guacamole game:
sauces (sriracha, balsamic glaze, salsa)
seasonings (chile lime, ranch, red pepper flakes)
cheeses (pairing soft/hard cheeses together)
fruits (mango salsa, strawberries)

It's fun to experiment and get creative in the kitchen; sometimes that is called throw a bunch of stuff together and clean out the fridge. This was one of those recipes.

I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. It's my passion to create dishes that can be shared with others. Tell me something you loved, something that you think it might need, or just say hi!

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1 serving: 9 grams Carbs | 11 grams Fat | 2 grams Protein

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