Best Guacamole Recipe

Why You Will Love This Guacamole Recipe

• Super simple, easy, use of high quality fresh ingredients and ultimate delicious - that is how guacamole dip is meant to be.

• This appetizer recipe is also so easy and quick to prepare. There is no cooking involved whatsoever. With just a few quick chops and mashes with a fork, you'll have a delicious guac dip that will rival your favorite restaurant.

• Since this guacamole recipe is made from entirely plant based ingredients, it is also incredibly healthy! No matter what diet you're on, this dip is definitely for you.

• Finally, while I often eat this guacamole as a dip with tortilla chips (or with a spoon, if I'm being honest). It also adds a ton of zesty flavors to all kinds of dishes.

• Add it as a spread on sandwiches in lieu of mayonnaise, as a topping for chili or burgers, or with any of your favorite Mexican dishes.

Whenever I go to a Mexican restaurant, I feel obligated to order fresh guacamole. Not only is it one of my favorite foods of all time, it also provides me a quick insight into how much I'm going to like the food. 🙂

I personally love guac that is chunky, with tasty little pockets of fresh jalapeño and red onion. My recipe for guacamole from scratch is filled with bright ingredients that transport me somewhere warm and tropical, no matter what time of year it is.

Ingredients & Tips

If you've ever wondered what's in guacamole recipe, the answer is just a handful of fresh ingredients. Here's everything you need to make my homemade guac dip:

A few notes on the guacamole ingredients:

Avocados: As these are the primary ingredient for this dip, you want to pick the best possible fruit. Avocados should be ripe and firm, with just a bit of give when you squeeze them.

When picking ripe avocados, they should be firm but still give under pressure from your thumb. They should not feel mushy, and you shouldn't feel a gap between the skin and the fruit.

Tomatoes: To avoid a watery guac, be sure to seed your tomatoes prior to chopping them.

Jalapeños: I personally enjoy spicy foods, but I know that not everyone shares my view. If you are sensitive to heat, be sure to carefully remove the ribs and seeds of the jalapeño prior to chopping. Ribs and seeds are the parts that hold the majority of capsaicin (the compound that tastes spicy).

You can also dial back the heat by adding fewer peppers. Or swapping in capsicum (green bell peppers) to get the same crunch without the spice.

Cilantro: While this is one of my favorite herbs of all time, I know some people (even celebrity chefs!) dislike cilantro for tasting soapy. If you are one of these unfortunate souls, please feel free to omit it or substitute flat leaf parsley.

Onions: Red onions are my favorite kind of onion for eating raw. They have a bit less bite and tend to be a little sweeter. They also have the added benefit of being beautiful! You can swap sweet yellow onions, Vidalia onions or shallots instead.

Lime Juice: Lime juice adds necessary acid to the guacamole. Lime not only adds flavor, but also helps to prevent oxidation for a little while. Since this is a fresh dish, I recommend using fresh lime juice for optimal flavor.

Serving Ideas

While the classic combo of guac and tortilla chips is delicious, don't feel limited by it.

• My authentic guacamole is a natural pairing for any of your favorite Mexican foods like fajitas, rice, burritos, tacos, quesadillas or enchiladas.
• It also tastes great on sandwiches, toast, burgers or salads. Pair it with grilled meats of any kind or top it on your favorite soups.
• If you are doing a low-carb diet, opt for crunchy veggies like bell peppers, carrots or jicama sticks to dip in it. Or, do as I do, and eat it straight from the bowl with a fork. I won't judge! 🙂

Add-Ins (Variations)

While my guacamole is quite authentic, there's nothing keeping you from dressing it up to your liking. Here are a few ideas for add-ins that you can use to personalize your guac:

• Fruits : tropical fruit like pineapple or mango pair very well with the flavors in this avocado dip.
• Nuts : pistachios, walnuts or pine nuts will all add some extra fat, fiber and crunch to your guac.
• Dairy : adding sour cream or greek yogurt to the guacamole adds both richness and a bit of fat to the mix, making it a perfect keto dip. If you're more of a cheese lover, feta, goat or blue cheese would all be delicious.
• Spicy guacamole: if you like a lot of heat, keep the ribs and seeds in your jalapeños. You can also swap in hotter peppers if you prefer - habanero, ghost or Carolina reapers are all very spicy.
• Chipotle guacamole: chipotles are the dried version of jalapeños and are often sold in cans in a smoky adobo sauce. Feel free to sub in chipotles for a smokier (and more red in color) version of this recipe.