Name: Simple Guacamole Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 ripe avocados; ⅓ cup red onion, diced; 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced; 1 small jalapeño pepper, diced; ⅓ cup cilantro, finely chopped, plus more for serving; 2 limes, juiced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste

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Introduction

Simple guacamole is a fresh and flavorful dip that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with ripe avocados and zesty ingredients, it comes together quickly to enhance your snacks or meals.

A white ridged bowl filled with chunky green guacamole mixed with small pieces of red onion and bits of tomato, with a wooden spoon resting on the right side inside the bowl. Around the bowl on a white marbled surface, there are squeezed lime halves, fresh cilantro leaves, and an avocado cut in half with its dark skin on the left bottom corner. To the upper right, there is a white bowl filled with triangular yellow corn chips, and more cilantro leaves scattered around. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 avocados (ripe)
⅓ cup red onion (diced)
1 medium tomato (seeded and diced)
1 small jalapeño pepper (diced)
⅓ cup cilantro (finely chopped, plus more for serving)
2 limes (juiced)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)

Instructions

Step 1: Mash the avocados with a fork in a bowl, keeping the texture chunky. To help prevent browning, leave one of the avocado pits in the bowl.
Step 2: Add the diced red onion, tomato, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and kosher salt to the mashed avocados.
Step 3: Mix all the ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or lime juice if needed.
Step 4: Serve the guacamole immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Tips & Variations

For a milder guacamole, remove the seeds from the jalapeño before dicing.
Add a small clove of grated garlic for extra flavor.
Use lemon juice instead of lime for a slightly different citrus note.
Serve with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or as a topping for tacos and salads.

Storage

Store guacamole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To minimize browning, press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface before sealing. Stir gently before serving and add fresh lime juice if needed to brighten the flavor.

How to Serve

The image shows a bowl filled with chunky guacamole, featuring a bright green base mixed with small red and white onion pieces scattered throughout. The guacamole sits in a white ribbed bowl at the center of the frame, with a light brown wooden spoon resting inside the bowl on the right side. Around the bowl, there are several squeezed lime halves with a pale green color, some fresh green cilantro sprigs, and a brown avocado with its green flesh scooped out. To the top right, a white bowl holds broken yellow corn tortilla chips with visible seasoning. The entire scene is set on a white marbled surface that adds a soft textured background to the fresh and colorful elements. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare guacamole ahead of time?

Yes, but it’s best made fresh. If preparing in advance, store it tightly covered in the refrigerator and consume within 1–2 days to keep it fresh and green.

What can I do if my guacamole turns brown?

Browning is natural due to oxidation. Stirring in fresh lime juice and removing the brown top layer can help. Using the avocado pit in the bowl also helps slow this process.