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My simple guacamole recipe is a healthy snack or appetizer that’s made with fresh ingredients like avocado, cilantro, onion, and tomato.
I love making guacamole to go with tortilla chips or to use on top of tacos, enchiladas or burrito bowls.
Guacamole is a good source of vitamins C, E, and K, as well as fiber and healthy fats. Homemade guacamole is a delicious recipe that’s gluten and dairy free.
My signature simple guacamole recipe is heavy on cilantro, and includes only 5 ingredients. It’s an easy recipe to customize to your taste preferences, and I know you will love all the flavors of this homemade guacamole recipe!
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Ingredients in Simple Guacamole Recipe
- Avocados: Avocados are very nutritious. They’re great sources of folate, potassium, and healthy fats, as well as vitamins K, C, and E. They also contain small amounts of B vitamins and minerals, such as copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, and zinc. You will want to be sure to use ripe avocados to make good guacamole. If the avocado yields to firm gentle pressure, you’ll know it’s ripe and ready to eat.
- Cilantro: Fresh cilantro has a fragrant, refreshing and citrusy taste and aroma, though not everyone agrees. Some people may have a specific genetic trait where cilantro tastes like soap. I am not one of those people and I feel strongly that cilantro is essential in authentic guacamole recipes.
- Onion: I use white diced onion when I make guacamole, but you can also use red onions or even onion powder if you’re in a pinch, though not suggested.
- Tomato: I use roma tomatoes for this guacamole recipe. If you don’t like chopped tomato in your homemade guacamole, you can omit the roma tomato.
- Salt: I use just a pinch of salt when I make guacamole. I know everyone’s tastes are different so I suggest adding a little salt, then tasting the guacamole until you get the perfect guacamole flavor.
- Optional: Some other ideas to add to your homemade guacamole are fresh lime juice, jalapeno pepper or serrano pepper (if you like spicy guacamole), fresh garlic, or even grilled corn.
How to Make the Best Guacamole Recipe
- Start by chopping the vegetables. Bigger is better in my opinion.
- Then, in a medium bowl, gently mash the avocado with a fork or potato masher, but don’t smash too much. The best guacamole is chunky guacamole!
- Mix the chopped onion, chopped cilantro, and chopped tomatoes together with the salt. This is called pico, and is an excellent topping for tacos, pulled pork, and enchiladas!
- Finally, mash the avocados together with the chopped vegetables. Taste test your guacamole and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavor of this homemade guacamole recipe!
Recipe Tips
- Guacamole is really best when it’s served fresh. If you must store leftover guacamole, it might help to add lime juice or lemon juice to keep your guac from turning brown. Simply squeeze the extra lime juice or lemon juice on top of the guacamole, and then cover with plastic wrap (laying plastic wrap directly on top of the guac, and pressing out any air bubbles.) Store guacamole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one to three days.
- This is a basic guacamole recipe that is so easy to adjust to your preferences. You can omit or add to this simple guacamole recipe and it will still be delicious!
Healthy Eating Plans
21 Day Fix Simple Guacamole Recipe
The entire guacamole recipe is 8 Blue Containers and 1 Green Container.
Per serving, this simple guacamole is 1.25 Blue Containers and less than 1/4 of a Green Container.
Weight Watchers Simple Guacamole Recipe
5 2023 Plan Points
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Simple Guacamole Recipe
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Kitchen Knife
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 2-3 avocado
- 1 bunch cilantro
- ½ onion
- 1 tomato
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Chop the veggies. Bigger is better in my opinion. 1 bunch cilantro 1/2 onion 1 tomato
- Smash the avocado with a fork, but don't smash too much. The best guacamole is chunky guacamole! 2-3 avocado
- Mix your veggies together and add a pinch of salt. This is called pico, and is an excellent topping for tacos, pulled pork, and enchiladas! pinch of salt
- Mix in your avocados, then dip and enjoy.
Notes
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