Homemade Guacamole
A simple recipe for fresh, homemade guacamole perfect for parties and game days.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork to your desired consistency. For chunky guacamole, leave some larger pieces.
- Add the diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt to the bowl.
- If using, add the minced jalapeño.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or cover tightly with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole to prevent browning.
Notes
- To prevent browning when making ahead, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole.
- For a spicier guacamole, leave some seeds in the jalapeño.
- Serve with tortilla chips, as a topping for tacos, or alongside your favorite Mexican dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg