Easy Guacamole Recipe in 5 Minutes or Less
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This easy guacamole recipe is tasty with smooth and chunky avocado and gets a flavorful kick from cumin, cayenne, and cilantro. It’s an utterly delicious treat you’ll love!
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If one thing will get my guys to the table, it’s the promise of homemade guacamole. I’m guessing you’re the same if you’re reading this post.
Seriously, it should almost be a food group unto itself. Whether it’s a Friday night, Taco Tuesday, a game day, a just because day… or to satisfy an avocado craving, a great guacamole recipe is essential.
This is my “great” recipe. Although I change it up occasionally, adding a variety of peppers, like poblano (or even Hatch when in season), tomatoes, and sometimes cilantro. I always come back to this. It just… works!
Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or cut veggies. Oh, my goodness. It’s so good!
Homemade Guacamole Ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this simple, delicious dip for snacking, game days, or just when you’re craving it!
- Large avocados
- Lime juice for flavor and consistency
- Seasonings: salt and pepper, ground cumin and cayenne pepper
- Addins: Finely chopped onion (or shallots or green onions), minced jalapeño, minced garlic, fresh cilantro
On the addins: these are completely optional and do add tremendous flavor and a nice texture, but if you don’t have time, you can definitely skip them.
How to Make Homemade Guacamole
Here are the simple steps to making your own delicious homemade guacamole in 5 minutes or less!
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the pit, remove the avocado from the skin, and place into a bowl.
- Add the lime juice, salt, cumin, and cayenne (if using) and mash with a potato masher, fork, or pastry cutter until half chunky, half smooth, and creamy. Fold in the onions, garlic, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or cut veggies.
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Easy Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large Hass avocados
- 1 lime juiced (1-1/2 tablespoons)
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne optional for heat
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion my favorite is sweet yellow, but white, red, or even scallions work too
- 2 teaspoons jalapeño seeded and minced, optional
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the pit, remove the avocado from the skin, and place into a bowl.
- Add the lime juice, salt, cumin, and cayenne (if using) and mash with a potato masher, fork, or pastry cutter until half chunky, half smooth, and creamy. Fold in the onions, garlic, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, or cut veggies.
Notes
Nutrition
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