Description
This quick and easy homemade guacamole recipe is creamy, flavorful, and packed with fresh ingredients. Perfect for dipping, topping, or spreading, it’s a must-try for avocado lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Finely chop the red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and tomato. Mince the garlic.
- Mash the Avocados: Use a fork to mash the avocados to your desired consistency, either chunky or smooth.
- Mix in the Flavor: Add lime juice, chopped red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, tomato, and minced garlic to the bowl.
- Season to Taste: Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, and optional ground cumin. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Adjust & Serve: Taste the guacamole and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, tacos, or as a topping for various dishes.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover guacamole in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent browning. It stays fresh for up to 2 days.
- Freezing: Not recommended as texture changes upon thawing.
- Customization: Adjust spice level, add mix-ins like mango or feta, or make it extra creamy with a splash of olive oil or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dips & Spreads
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: mexican inspired
Keywords: guacamole recipe, homemade guacamole, easy guacamole, best guacamole, avocado dip