Like a good hummus recipe, homemade guacamole unites people of different dietary patterns. Guacamole is mashed-up avocados with aromatics like garlic and onion, with herbs, spices, and fresh lime.
Health Benefits of Guacamole
Not only does Guacamole taste great, but it is also part of a healthy diet.
- Nutrient-Dense: Nutritionally, guacamole is rich in gut-friendly fiber and B-vitamins like niacin, folic acid, and B6.
- Heart Health: Avocado in guacamole may lower the risk of heart disease.
- Stops Free Radicals: Guacamole is also a good source of the chain-breaking antioxidants Vitamin C and E, which have been shown to stop the production of free radicals and help lower the risk of cancer.
This guacamole recipe is delicious, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. It's gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, oil-free, and vegan.
Homemade Guacamole Ingredients
- Avocados: The creamy base of guacamole. It provides a rich, buttery, and mild flavor.
- Roma tomato: Adds freshness and juiciness with a slightly sweet and tangy flavor.
- White or red onion: Gives this easy guacamole sharpness and crunch.
- Jalapeño: Brings heat and a little hint of grassiness.
- Fresh cilantro: Provides herbaceous brightness with a fresh citrusy flavor.
- Garlic: Adds savory depth and umami.
- Ground cumin: Gives the guac a subtle smokiness and warmth.
- Lime: Brightens the flavor and prevents browning.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Tips to Make The Best Guacamole
- Use ripe avocados that yield slightly to pressure but aren't mushy.
- Scoop out some of the seeds from the tomato to prevent excess moisture in the guac.
- Remove seeds from the jalapeno for less heat, or keep them in for more kick.
- Use fresh garlic, finely minced or grated, for even distribution.
- For the best flavor, use fresh lime juice, because bottled doesn’t compare.
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How to Make Guacamole
Peel and pit ripe avocados, then place them in a medium mixing bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork.
Add chopped tomato, white (or red) onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and cumin, stirring to combine. Add salt to taste.
Enjoy this tasty guac with oven-baked tortilla chips, raw vegetables, or as a topping for veggie chili, vegan black bean tacos, mushroom fajitas, vegan tostadas, vegan nachos, breakfast black bean burritos, or simple chipotle pinto beans and rice.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The avocado will brown some; give it a stir before eating leftovers.
Recipe FAQs
Guacamole is healthy, but eating too much can be fattening. Why? Avocados are a great source of fiber and healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fat. This fruit is also a great source of various vitamins and minerals. However, due to their high-fat content, the calorie density of avocados is high, so that overeating can promote weight gain.
The secret to good guacamole is using perfectly ripe avocados, fresh ingredients like lime juice, cilantro, onion, and jalapeño, and achieving a chunky texture by mashing, not blending. Balance is key: the right amount of acidity, salt, and spice brings out the flavor. For best results, serve it fresh and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface if making ahead to prevent browning.
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Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 avocados
- 1 small Roma tomato diced
- ¼ cup white or red onion, diced
- ½ jalapeño with seeds removed and minced for mild (keep seeds for more heat)
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- ⅛ tsp salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and pit ripe avocados and place them into a medium mixing bowl. Using a fork, mash the avocados.
- Add tomato, white (or red) onion, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and cumin, stirring to combine. Add salt to taste.
Kristian says
Very good, simple.