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Easy Guacamole

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by: Joanna Cismaru
10.14.20

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This Easy Guacamole is super quick to put together and the ideal appetizer to make when you’re in a rush! In less than 10 minutes you can have a delicious dip, made with fresh ingredients that is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.

a stone bowl filled with freshly made guacamole surrounded by tortilla chips

I find the best guacamole is made with simple ingredients, which is exactly how this guacamole came to be! Fresh avocados and tomatoes, bright lime, punchy cilantro, spicy jalapeno and bold onion seasoned with a little salt and pepper. It couldn’t be easier, and it couldn’t be any more delicious.

Holy Guacamole!

I have made guacamole more times than I can count, it’s one of my all time favorite dips. I have a couple, more elaborate guacamole recipes on my blog, such as the Joe Montana’s Touchdown Guacamole or my Cheesy Guacamole, but I wanted to keep this version simple and satisfying. Don’t worry – if you want to beef up your guac, I’ve included a list of additions you can check out below!

Ingredient Notes

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  • Avocados â€“ ripe, peeled and pitted
  • Tomatoes – medium roma tomatoes, diced
  • Jalapeno – medium jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • Onion â€“ white or red, diced
  • Cilantro – freshly chopped
  • Lime â€“ juiced
  • Salt & Pepper – to taste
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How To Make Easy Guacamole

It couldn’t be any easier!

  • Mix Ingredients: Add the avocados to a bowl and lightly mash. To it add the tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice and lightly mix.
  • Season: Season with salt and pepper as needed. Chill until ready to use.
  • Serve: Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

Make Ahead

Guacamole should be made just before serving because the avocados will start to brown after about half hour, even if lime is added to it!

If you absolutely NEED to make your guacamole a couple hours ahead, transfer it to an airtight container and place plastic directly on it, covering the guacamole. Close the lid and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

a bowl with guacamole in it and a tortilla chip on top

Additions

As promised, a list of additions to amplify your homemade guacamole!

  • Black Beans
  • Garlic
  • Corn
  • Cheese
  • Olives
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Green Onion
  • Hot Peppers
overhead shot of guacamole in a bowl surrounded by tortilla chips

How To Serve

I love to serve this with the classics: tortilla chips and pita chips, but I also love to serve it with crostini! Cut up a French baguette, lightly drizzle some olive oil over the slices, then season with salt and pepper. I put them on a baking sheet and under the broiler for about a minute per side, trust me when I say you might like this better than tortilla chips.

Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days (see above).

a bowl filled with guacamole and a tortilla chip in it

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Easy Guacamole

4.17 from 6 votes
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 10 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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This Easy Guacamole is super quick to put together and the ideal appetizer to make when you’re in a rush! In less than 10 minutes you can have a delicious dip, made with fresh ingredients that is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

  • 3 avocados ripe, peeled and pitted
  • 2 medium roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 medium jalapeno seeded and diced
  • ½ cup onion diced, white or red
  • 3 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
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Instructions

  • Mix Ingredients: Add the avocados to a bowl and lightly mash. To it add the tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice and lightly mix.
  • Season: Season with salt and pepper as needed. Chill until ready to use.
  • Serve: Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

Recipe Notes

  1. Guacamole should be made just before serving because the avocados will start to brown after about half hour, even if lime is added to it!
  2. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1servingCalories: 262kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 18g (6%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 22g (34%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Sodium: 304mg (13%)Potassium: 851mg (24%)Fiber: 11g (46%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 536IU (11%)Vitamin C: 30mg (36%)Calcium: 31mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Course:Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine:Mexican
Keyword:guacamole
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