This is the best simple guacamole recipe. It’s creamy, delicious and filled with flavor. All you need is tomatoes, onions, coriander/cilantro and lime!
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Guacamole, also known as guac, is a traditional Mexican avocado-based dip. It usually includes salt, pepper, lime and other fresh ingredients. It is usually served as an appetizer, in sandwiches, burritos and more.
Guacamole is one of my favorite dips because it is so delicious and easy to make. I have tried a few methods, and this is my favorite. Serve with this tasty The Best Easy Burrito Recipe, Chicken-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes or Vegetarian Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas.
You may also enjoy this Creamy Shrimp Avocado Salad and Avocado Chicken Mango Salad.
Guacamole Ingredients
For this creamy and delicious avocado recipe, I used:
- Avocados which form the base of this delicious dip!
- Tomatoes as they add a sweet/sour tangy flavor to this dip
- Red onions add a sharpness to the guac
- Coriander/Cilantro give the guacamole a fresh herby flavor
- Lime juice adds a burst of citrus
- Salt and Pepper enhance the overall flavor of the guacamole
- Cumin gives a warm, spicy, earthy peppery flavor
- Olive oil gives the guacamole a smooth texture
All these ingredients work amazingly together and balance each other out to make the best guacamole ever!
How to Choose The Best Produce For the Best Simple Guacamole Recipe
You will need ripe avocados for this recipe. Give the avocados a gentle squeeze to ensure they are ripe and ready to eat; they should give way when you squeeze them. Make sure the avocados are not too ripe as they will be brown inside and if the avocados are unripe then it won’t form a creamy dip!
Always use fresh tomatoes in your guacamole. Look for tomatoes that have some give when you squeeze them. That's a sign of ripeness. Also, avoid any tomatoes with scars, bruises, or discoloration. The skin should be vibrant and not dried out.
Red onions should be vibrant in color and hard. Avoid red onions with bruises.
Use fresh limes for this recipe. Look for limes that have some give when you squeeze them. Also, avoid any citrus with scars, bruises, or discoloration. The skin should be vibrant and waxy, not dried out.
Coriander/cilantro leaves should be fragrant, hardy, and green. Avoid coriander/cilantro that's yellowing, old-looking or wilting. And give your leaves a good sniff. If they smell like coriander/cilantro, they're fresh.
The Best Simple Guacamole Recipe
- Peel and deseed 3 ripe avocados. Chop 1 larger tomato, ¼ red onion, and coriander/cilantro.
- Add the avocados to a bowl and mash them with a fork (do not overmash). Add tomatoes, red onions, and coriander/cilantro. Squeeze some lime juice into the guacamole and pour in 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste, ¼ teaspoon of cumin, and mix. Serve as desired!
Simple Guacamole Recipe Alternatives
There are many guacamole variations:
- To make plain guacamole, do not include tomatoes, red onions, or cilantro. You will still need to season it with salt, pepper, cumin, and lime juice.
- If you are a fan of spice, then add some jalapenos to your guacamole!
- For a fruity twist add mangoes or pineapples.
Storage
Guacamole can be stored in an airtight container the fridge for up to 24 hours. However, it is best served fresh.
The Best Simple Guacamole Recipe
Equipment
- 1 chopping board
- 1 Chefs knife
- 1 fork
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 avocado
- ¼ red onion chopped
- 1 large tomatoes chopped
- A bunch of coriander chopped
- Lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and deseed 3 ripe avocados. Chop 1 larger tomato, ¼ red onion and a bunch of coriander/cilantro.
- Add the avocados to a bowl and use a fork to mash them (do not over mash). Add tomatoes, red onions and coriander/cilantro. Squeeze some lime juice into the guac and pour in 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Finally, season with salt to taste, pepper to taste, ¼ teaspoon of cumin and mix. Serve as desired!
Notes
- To make plain guacamole do not include tomatoes, red onions or cilantro. You will still need to season it with salt, pepper, cumin and lime juice.
- If you are a fan of spice then add some jalapenos to your guacamole!
- For a fruity twist add mangoes or pineapples.
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