Creamy, Zesty Homemade Guacamole

This easy guacamole recipe is creamy, fresh, and bursting with flavor—perfect for dipping, spreading, or topping your favorite dishes! Made with ripe avocados, lime, cilantro, and a hint of spice.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Dip, Guac

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 160kcal

Ingredients

3 ripe Hass avocados
2 tbsp lime juice about 1 lime
¼ cup red onion finely diced
¼ cup cilantro chopped
1 jalapeño seeded and minced
1 small tomato diced (optional)
1 garlic clove minced
½ tsp salt or to taste

Instructions

Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a bowl.
Mash with a fork to desired consistency.
Add lime juice, garlic, and salt. Mix well.
Stir in onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and tomato (if using).
Taste and adjust salt/lime as needed.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or cover tightly to store.

Notes

Ripe Avocados: Should yield slightly when pressed—firm avocados won’t mash well.

Spice Control: Omit jalapeño or add a pinch of cayenne for heat.

No Browning: Extra lime juice and airtight storage help preserve color.

Texture: For chunkier guac, leave some avocado pieces unmashed.

Variations: Add corn, black beans, or crumbled feta for a twist.

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