Homemade Guacamole Recipe
This authentic Mexican guacamole recipe is fresh, creamy, and nutrient-rich. Made with just 8 ingredients, it comes together in 10 minutes and delivers restaurant-quality flavor. It’s a healthy and delicious dip perfect for tortilla chips or as a topping for Mexican dishes.
Ingredients
- Base Ingredients
- Ripe avocados – 3 medium 15 oz, halved, pitted, scooped
- Lime juice – 1½ tablespoons freshly squeezed
- Vegetables & Herbs
- Red onion – 1/3 cup minced
- Scallions – 3 chopped (white and light green parts only)
- Tomatoes – 1 small diced
- Cilantro – 3 tablespoons chopped
- Jalapeño – To taste finely diced
- Seasoning & Aromatics
- Garlic – 1 small clove minced
- Salt – ½ teaspoon heaping
- Ground cumin – ½ teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocados
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits.
- Scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Chopping & Mixing
- Finely chop the scallions, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Dice the tomato and mince the garlic.
- Combine Ingredients
- Add the chopped scallions, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, and garlic to the avocados.
- Pour in the lime juice and season with salt and cumin.
- Mash & Adjust
- Mash the mixture with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve & Enjoy
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or as a topping for Mexican dishes.
Notes
- Choosing Avocados: Use ripe Hass avocados for the best flavor. If they are not ripe yet, place them in a paper bag with a banana to speed up ripening.
- Preventing Browning: To keep guacamole fresh, press plastic wrap directly onto its surface, or add a thin layer of water on top and drain before serving.
- Adjusting Spice Level: Increase or decrease jalapeño based on your preference. Soaking red onion in cold water helps reduce its sharpness.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezing is possible, but texture may change upon thawing.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy with tortilla chips, on tacos, sandwiches, burgers, or as a dip with fresh vegetables.