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Bowl of homemade guacamole surrounded by tacos, lime, avocado, and red onion — a wholesome and easy guacamole recipe made with ripe avocados, coriander and chilli.
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Homemade Guacamole

A simple to make, flavour-packed classic guacamole that’s all about perfectly ripe avocados, lime juice, coriander, and chilli or jalapeño. This best guacamole recipe is your go-to for taco night, tortilla chips, or Mexican dishes. It’s smooth and creamy, chunky or smooth, and always vibrant with fresh flavour.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Keyword: easy guacamole, easy recipe to make guacamole, homemade guacamole, how to make guacamole, simple guacamole recipe
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Spoon,
  • Measuring spoons
  • Plastic wrap or airtight container

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados ≈ 450 g ripe, peeled and pitted
  • 1 red onion ≈ 60 g, small, finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato ≈ 80 g, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 fresh red or green chili finely chopped ≈ 10 g, adjust to taste
  • 1 garlic clove minced ≈ 3 g
  • 1 lime or lemon juiced ≈ 2 tbsp / 30 ml
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander ≈ 8g, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp salt ≈ 2 g, adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper ≈ 1g
  • ¼ tsp chilli flakes for extra heat optional

Instructions

How to make guacamole

  • Prepare the Avocados: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium mixing bowl. Use a fork or mortar and pestle to mash the avocado to chunky or smooth, your choice.
  • Add the Fresh Ingredients: Mix in the onion, diced tomato, chilli, and garlic. Mix gently to combine.
  • Season and Flavour: Add lime juice and salt, black pepper, and coriander and lime. Season to taste — more chilli for spice, more lime juicefor zest.
  • Serve and enjoy: Transfer to a serving bowl and serve guacamole right away. Dip with tortilla chips, spoon over tacos, or spread it on toast.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or a layer of plastic wrap directly to prevent oxidation for up to 2 days. If it darkens slightly, stir before serving, it’s still perfectly fine.
For a smoky flavour, add a pinch of smoked paprika or roast the chilli before adding it in.
You can also substitute lemon with lime juice if needed.
If your avocados for this recipe aren’t soft yet, place avocados in a paper bag with a banana to ripen faster.