Easy Homemade Guacamole

Bowl of homemade guacamole with a tortilla chip and lime wedges

This easy homemade guacamole is creamy and fresh, made with ripe avocados, lime juice, red onion, cilantro, tomato and jalapeño. It's ready in 10 minutes and perfect with tortilla chips, tacos and burgers.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword easy guacamole, guacamole, guacamole recipe, homemade guacamole

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 260.8kcal

Ingredients

3 ripe avocados
1 lime juiced
1/2 small red onion finely chopped
1 jalapeño seeds removed and finely chopped (optional for a spicier guacamole)
2 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 small roma tomato seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out the flesh using a spoon and place it into a bowl.
Add the lime juice to the bowl with the avocados. Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the avocados until you achieve your desired consistency (chunky or creamy).
Now, mix in the chopped red onion, jalapeño (if using), minced garlic, chopped cilantro, chopped tomato, and ground cumin into the mashed avocados.
Season the guacamole with salt and pepper to taste. You may also adjust the lime juice and other ingredients as per your preference.
Cover the guacamole with plastic wrap, pressing it down directly onto the surface of the dip to prevent browning. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Give the guacamole one last stir before serving. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or use as a topping on tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes.

Notes

Use avocados that give slightly when pressed. Underripe avocados won't mash smoothly.
For mild guacamole, remove the jalapeño seeds and ribs, or leave the jalapeño out.
Seed the tomato so the guacamole doesn't turn watery.
Store leftovers with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface for up to 2 days in the fridge.

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