Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe

Forget store-bought guacamole packed with preservatives. This homemade guacamole is made using real food ingredients and is the perfect healthy snack or side dish for your favorite Mexican recipes.

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Store Bought Vs Homemade Guacamole

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Not only is store-bought expensive, but homemade guacamole is so easy to make there is no excuse to reach for those plastic containers of green goo you find in the refrigerator aisle. It’s no secret that guacamole discolors quickly, which is why many store-bought brands add preservatives like citric acid to help maintain that fresh green color. What it also maintains is a slight chemical aftertaste that this homemade guacamole recipe avoids.

Tips For Choosing Perfectly Ripe Avocados

Did you know over 2 billion pounds of avocados are consumed each year in the U.S? As one of the country’s favorite dips, I’d guess guacamole is where a majority of those avocados end up.

However, the secret to delicious homemade guacamole is choosing perfectly ripe avocados. This can be a fine art to master, but I have a few tips that can help:

  • Color: A ripe avocado have a darker green skin that is almost black
  • Touch: Gently squeeze the avocado. If ripe, it should be soft to touch but not mushy or leave an indent.
  • Compare: As a comparison, it should be about as soft as the soft side of your thumb
  • Texture: The avocado skin should be bumpy if it is ripe.
selection of ripe avocados

How to Make Homemade Guacamole Step-by-Step

  1. After chopping the avocados, dice the onions, tomatoes and jalapenos. Mince the garlic and cilantro.
  2. Place all the ingredients into a large bowl.
homemade guacamole ingredients in large glass bowl

3. Smash the ingredients with a fork or pastry blender. Then stir together until blended well.

4. Homemade guacamole is best served immediately. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator if needed. Guacamole will start to discolor within 1 day.

small bowl of guacamole with tortilla chips on a plate

Variations

While I believe authentic guacamole is best, there are a few add-ins that can add a non-traditional twist to your guac. These include:

  • Greek Yogurt or sour cream: If you prefer creamier guacamole
  • Chopped Nuts: Toasted almonds or cashews are a delicious addition
  • Cheese: In particular queso fresco or feta work best in guacamole
  • Chopped chipotle in adobo: Prefer a spicier guacamole? These are sure to take it up a notch.

How to Serve Homemade Guacamole

Although this homemade guacamole can be enjoyed as a dip with nachos or sliced veggies, it makes a delicious topping for fish tacos, or paired with these gluten free cheese crackers.

How to Store Guacamole

It is best to use guacamole immediately as it will turn brown due to oxidization. If you’ve made this recipe ahead, there are a few tips to avoid it browning. This is mainly done by ensuring the air doesn’t touch it. This can be done via plastic wrap, pressed down on the guacamole to squeeze out any air pockets or storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Tips For the Best Homemade Guacamole

  • Don’t avoid the lime juice, not only does it help balance the rich avocado but it is essential in delaying the guacamole turning brown
  • Don’t overdo the mashing process, chunky guacamole is best
  • Red onion is traditionally used in guacamole but if you find the flavor too strong, rinse and drain the onion before adding it to the mix
  • To avoid watery guacamole, choose Roma tomatoes as they are less juicy.

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Homemade Guacamole

Don’t Mess With Mama
Forget store bought guacamole packed withpreservatives. This homemade guacamole is made using real food ingredients andis the perfect healthy snack or side dish to your favorite Mexican recipes.
5 from 62 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 168 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ripe avocados seeds removed, scooped from peel
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 roma tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup onion finely diced
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh cilantro minced
  • 1/2 jalapeno seeds & membrane removed

Instructions
 

  • After chopping the avocados, dice the onions,tomatoes and jalapenos. Mince the garlic and cilantro.
  • Place all the ingredients into a large bowl.
  • Smash the ingredients with a fork or pastry blender. Then stir together until blended well.
  • Homemade guacamole is best served immediately. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator if needed. Guacamole will start to discolor within 1 day.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 551mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 336IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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5 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Mexican food is one of my favourites and guacamole is at the top of the list! It sounds so easy to make, I’ll try very soon 🙂

  2. 5 stars
    Guacamole is my favourite food! I’ll no longer be buying store bought again after your recipe. It’s so simple and easy to make yet so delicious and so much healthier than store bought. The perfect snack and I love adding it to my salads everyday too.

  3. 5 stars
    So much better making guacamole at home instead of getting a store bought one. This is a good recipe and love all the ideas like adding chopped nuts or chipotle in adobo! Never thought to ever do that before! Great to an afternoon snack with some warm bread.