Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Easy guacamole made with creamy avocado and salsa for extra flavor. No cooking required, just mash, mix, and serve.
Servings 8
Calories 115kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- fresh lime juice from 1 lime
- fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon salsa
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Toss all your vegetables in a large sturdy mixing bowl for mashing. A glass or stainless-steel bowl is a good choice. 3 ripe avocados, 1 Roma tomato, 1/2 red onion
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mashed avocado for a burst of flavor and to help keep it from browning. fresh lime juice
- Mash the avocado with a potato masher or a fork as you combine it with the other vegetables.
- Add cilantro, salsa, and salt and stir. fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon salsa, salt
- Adjust the lime juice, salsa, and salt to taste. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
1. How do you choose a ripe avocado for guacamole?
Look for an avocado that gives slightly when you gently press it with your fingers. It should feel soft but not mushy. If it’s very firm, give it a couple of days to ripen before making guacamole. I also like to check under the stem. If it comes away easily and the flesh underneath is green, the avocado is usually ready to use.
2. How do you keep guacamole from turning brown?
The lime juice in guacamole helps slow browning, but some discoloration is still natural once the avocado is exposed to air. To keep it looking fresh, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole, making sure there are no air pockets, and refrigerate it until you're ready to serve.
3. Can you make guacamole ahead of time?
Yes. You can make guacamole a few hours ahead, which makes it especially convenient when you're entertaining. Prepare it as directed, cover the surface tightly, and refrigerate until you're ready to serve. Give it a quick stir before putting it out.
4. How long does homemade guacamole last in the refrigerator?
Homemade guacamole is best enjoyed fresh, but it can generally be refrigerated for about 2 days when stored properly in an airtight container. The surface may darken over time, but that doesn't necessarily mean the guacamole has spoiled. Check for an off smell or other obvious signs of spoilage before eating.
5. Is guacamole gluten-free?
Yes, traditional guacamole is naturally gluten-free when made with fresh ingredients like avocado, lime, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, and salt. If you’re following a strict gluten-free diet, pay attention to packaged ingredients and, especially, what you serve with it. Gluten-free tortilla chips or fresh vegetables are easy choices for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.5g | Protein: 1.6g
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