Description
Creamy, fresh, and packed with flavor, guacamole is a classic dip made with ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and simple ingredients. Perfect as an appetizer or snack with chips, or as a topping in tacos or salads, this easy homemade guacamole recipe is ready in 10 minutes and is naturally gluten-free and vegan!
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon diced red bell pepper
- 1 Roma tomato, finely chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced very finely
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Mash Avocado Flesh: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh. Mash the avocado in a bowl with a fork until smooth or slightly chunky (this will depend on how you like your guacamole).
Add Other Ingredients and Mix: Add the salt, lime juice, chopped cilantro, red onion, garlic, chili, and tomatoes. Mix everything well and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. (Avoid letting guacamole sit too long, as avocado can oxidize and the guacamole will turn brown over time.)
Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with corn tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrots, crackers, or other sides. Alternatively, you may also use it as a topping in tacos or salads.
Notes
Avocados: Since guacamole is made of avocados, they are a key ingredient and cannot be substituted. Make sure to use ripe avocadoes with flesh that is tender but still green.
Lime Juice: Lime juice adds a deliciously zesty flavor to the guacamole, but you may also use lemon juice if you don’t have lime juice on hand.
Red Bell Pepper: You can use either red or green bell peppers. Alternatively, if you want a kick of heat, feel free to use diced jalapeños instead.
Tomatoes: I recommend that you scoop out the seeds before dicing the tomatoes.
Onion: I like using red onion for color, but you may also use yellow or white onion instead.
Garlic: Freshly minced garlic adds a big punch of flavor to the guacamole, but if you’re not a fan of fresh garlic, feel free to substitute fresh garlic with 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder instead.
Cilantro: Fresh chopped cilantro adds an amazing flavor to this guacamole. However, you may also use fresh parsley if you enjoy the taste of parsley better than cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizers
- Cuisine: Mexican
