Description
This homemade guacamole recipe is creamy, fresh, and bursting with delicious flavor! Made with ripe avocados, juicy tomatoes, fresh cilantro, onion, jalapeño, and zesty lime juice, it’s the perfect dip for tortilla chips, tacos, nachos, and parties. Best of all, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare!
Ingredients
- 3–4 large ripe avocados
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- ½ jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 small tomato, seeds removed and diced
- ¼ cup red or white onion, diced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1½ limes), or more as desired
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and carefully remove the pits.
- Scoop the avocado flesh into a medium bowl.
- Mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher until you reach your preferred consistency. Leave some chunks if you like chunky guacamole.
- Add the chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, diced tomato, and diced onion.
- Sprinkle in the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in the fresh lime juice.
- Stir everything gently until the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust the salt, lime juice, or jalapeño according to your preference.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips or your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes.
Notes
- Serve with tortilla chips: Guacamole is a classic dip for crispy tortilla chips and crackers.
- Taco topping: Add a generous spoonful to tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and fajitas.
- Burger spread: Use guacamole instead of mayonnaise for a creamy, flavorful sandwich spread.
- Fresh vegetable pairing: Serve with cucumber slices, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, and celery.
- Keep it green: Lime juice helps slow down browning caused by oxidation.
- Refrigerator storage: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container, press plastic wrap directly against the surface, and refrigerate for up to 1–2 days for best quality.
- Prevent browning: Minimize air exposure by smoothing the surface and sealing the container tightly.
- Make-ahead tip: Prepare the chopped ingredients in advance, but mash and combine the avocados shortly before serving for the freshest flavor.
- Avoid freezing: Guacamole with tomatoes and onions can lose its fresh texture after freezing and thawing.