Simple Guacamole Recipe

Simple Guacamole Recipe – Our fresh, simple guacamole recipe is ready and on your table in 10 minutes, and all you need is a hand full of ingredients! Serve it as a dip or use it to dress up your favorite entree.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

• Avocado: Use large, ripe avocados for this recipe- the riper, the better. If you can’t find large avocados, then use 4-5 smaller ones.
• Onion: I prefer the strong flavor of a red onion. If red onions are too potent for you, I recommend rinsing the chopped onion under water and patting them dry before adding them to the guacamole.
• Cilantro: This highly debated herb flavors the side, but go ahead and leave it out if it’s not your thing.
• Jalapeños: Finely diced jalapeños bring the right amount of heat for most people. If you crave something spicier, use a serrano chili instead.
• Garlic: I suggest using two cloves, but don’t let my recipe tell you how much garlic to use – go for it.
• Lime: Use fresh lime juice to preserve and flavor our simple guacamole recipe.
• Tomatoes: Tomatoes are commonly used to make guacamole. However, my husband hates the taste of raw tomatoes, so we skip them. If you enjoy tomatoes like I do, I suggest finely dicing one Roma tomato and folding it in at the end.
• Spices: Season with salt and cumin.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT AVOCADO

Check an avocados ripeness by gently pressing the outside of the avocado. If there is no give, the avocado is not ripe. If there is just a little give, the avocado is ripe. If there is too much give, the avocado may be past ripe.

HOW TO MAKE SIMPLE GUACAMOLE

PREPARATION TIPS

• Check an avocados ripeness by gently pressing the outside of the avocado. If there is no give, the avocado is not ripe. If there is just a little give, the avocado is ripe. If there is too much give, the avocado may be past ripe.
• Great guacamole is built, and for that reason I highly recommend tasting and making adjustments after each step. 
• Be wary of chili fingers; don’t forget to wash your hands after handling jalapeños. 

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SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Tortilla Chips, Nachos
• Burgers, Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
• Homemade Tacos with Ground Beef, Instant Pot Carnitas, Carne Asada Tacos
• Quesadillas
• Taco Salad, Burrito Bowl
• Toast, Sandwiches
• Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe

WHAT TO DO WITH THE LEFTOVERS 

• TO STORE – Guacamole keeps well in the fridge if stored properly. To do so, add the leftovers to an airtight container. I throw in the pit and place plastic wrap over the surface of the guacamole, This keeps the guacamole from turning brown. Next, cover the dish with the lid; it will keep for 3-5 days.
• TO FREEZE – Store leftover guacamole in a freezer-safe bag, careful to squeeze out all the air before sealing the bag. It will keep in the freezer for about three months. When you’re ready to use the guacamole, let it defrost in the fridge overnight. It’s worth noting that onions and jalapeños may lose their original texture during the freezing process.

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• Vegan Mexican Rice
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