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A white ramekin filled with fresh guacamole, garnished with lime and cilantro, surrounded by tomatoes, tortilla chips, avocados, and radishes.
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Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe

This easy homemade guacamole is fresh, creamy, chunky, and ready in about 5 minutes with ripe avocados, lime juice, cumin, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 3 large Hass avocados
  • 1 lime juiced (1-½ tablespoons)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼-1/2 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

  1. Avocados: Ripe avocados are easiest to mash, but if they’re still a bit firm, use a pastry cutter. It makes the job much easier and helps create a creamy, slightly chunky texture.
  2. Storing Guacamole: If you need to refrigerate guacamole, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to limit air exposure. I’ve also found that placing half an onion on top before covering helps preserve its color surprisingly well.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg