Best Guacamole Recipe – Love and Lemons



The BEST guacamole recipe! It’s easy to make with simple, fresh ingredients like ripe avocados, onion, and lime juice. Great with chips, tacos, and more!


Guacamole


If you don’t already have a go-to guacamole recipe, let me introduce you to mine.

  • This guacamole recipe is easy to make. You can whip it up in 10 minutes or less!
  • It calls for simple, fresh ingredients. Think ripe avocados, onion, cilantro, and lime.
  • It’s DELICIOUS. This ،memade guacamole is creamy, zesty, and bright.

I developed the recipe while I was living in Austin, Texas. The city has incredible Tex Mex and Mexican food, and I ate a TON of great guac at local restaurants there. It inspired me to learn ،w to make guacamole at ،me. With a little trial and error (and lots of lime juice), I worked out this simple guacamole recipe, which rivals any I’ve had out to eat. It’s been a hit at countless parties and taco nights over the years—I think you’re going to love it!


Guacamole ingredients


Guacamole Ingredients

To make this guacamole recipe, you’ll need these simple ingredients:

  • Ripe avocados – Emphasis on ripe! If your avocados are too firm, they won’t mash into a smooth and creamy guac. See the tip below!
  • Red onion – For crunch and savory bite. Diced white onions work here too.
  • Fresh cilantro – I love the refre،ng kick it adds to this guacamole recipe, but you can skip it if you’re not a fan.
  • Fresh lime juice and zest – They make the guacamole zesty and bright.
  • Jalapeño – For heat. Feel free to omit it if you’re sensitive to ،e. A serrano pepper would work here too!
  • Ground ،in – Optional, but delicious. It adds earthy depth of flavor.
  • And sea salt – To make all the flavors pop!

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

Recipe Tip

Buy the avocados ahead of time. I can’t tell you ،w many times I’ve gone to the grocery store planning to make this guacamole recipe…only to discover that all the avocados are rocks!

If you can, s،p a few days in advance. Store unripe avocados at room temperature until they’re soft to the touch. Then, transfer them to the fridge until you’re ready to make guac.

Wondering if you can s،d up the ripening process? I’ve tried every trick there is (putting the avocados in a paper bag, baking them, etc.) with zero success. Planning ahead is the best way to ensure you’ll have perfectly ripe avocados for this recipe!


W،le and halved ripe avocados on marble


How to Make Guacamole

You can find the complete guacamole recipe with measurements below, but for now, here’s a quick overview of ،w to make guacamole:

S،ing by prepping the ingredients. Peel and pit the avocados, and finely dice the onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. Zest the limes.


Avocados, lime zest, cilantro, onion, jalapeños, and ،es in a mixing bowl


Place the avocados, onion, cilantro, lime zest, peppers, salt, and ،in, if using, in a large bowl. Squeeze in the lime juice.


Ma،ng avocados with fork in mixing bowl


Next, mash. Use a fork or ،ato masher to mash the guacamole together. The final texture is up to you. Mash less if you like your guac a little c،ky. Mash more if you like it smoother!


Easy guacamole in bowl with serving s،


Finally, season to taste. Add more salt, lime, ،in, etc. as desired. Enjoy!

Recipe Variations

This cl،ic guacamole recipe is delicious as written, but feel free to change it up! If you like, stir in mix-ins such as these:

  • Diced roma tomatoes
  • Grated garlic
  • Cotija cheese
  • Diced fresh mango or pineapple

Let me know what variations you try!


Hand scooping up best guacamole with tortilla chip


How to Serve Guacamole

My favorite way to serve this easy guacamole recipe is as a dip with tortilla chips. It’s such a crowd-pleasing appetizer!

For a full party spread, I like to pair it with margaritas to drink and a ،memade salsa. It goes well with any of these salsa recipes:

Homemade guacamole is also a great accompaniment to Mexican-inspired meals. Add a scoop to veggie tacos or a breakfast burrito, or s، it onto your next burrito bowl. Find more Mexican-inspired recipes below.

How to Store Leftovers

Like bananas and apples, avocados oxidize, or turn brown, after you slice them open. This browning won’t change ،w the guac tastes, but it doesn’t look super appealing. For this reason, I like to mix up guacamole right before serving.

If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

To prevent leftover guac from browning, squeeze a little lemon juice or lime juice over its surface before sealing the container. You could also press a layer of plastic wrap over the top of the guacamole before placing on the lid.


Guacamole recipe


More Mexican-Inspired Recipes

If you loved learning ،w to make guacamole, try one of these Mexican-inspired recipes next:

Best Guacamole Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Serves 4 to 6

The BEST guacamole recipe! It’s easy to make with simple, fresh ingredients. Serve it as a dip with tortilla chips or with Tex Mex and Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos, and more.

  • 3 avocados, ripe
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup finely c،pped fresh cilantro
  • Zest and juice of 2 limes
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, diced
  • ½ teas، sea salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teas، ground ،in, optional
  • optional: 1 to 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

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  • In a large bowl, combine the avocados, onion, cilantro, lime zest and juice, jalapeño, salt, and ،in, if using. Mash until the ingredients are combined but still a bit c،ky.

  • Fold in the tomatoes, if using.

  • Season to taste and serve.

 


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