Best Homemade Guacamole (Simple, Fresh and Authentic)

5 from 1 vote

Best Homemade Guacamole (Simple, Fresh and Authentic)

This guacamole recipe is as authentic as it gets. Simple, fresh, and packed with flavor. All you need are ripe avocados, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 169kcal

Author: Gabriela

Ingredients

3 large avocados riped
1 jalapeño pepper
1 lime juiced
1-2 Roma tomatoes diced
3-4 green onions or substitute with ½ small red or white onion
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the avocado flesh into a medium-sized bowl.
Using a fork or potato masher, mash the creamy avocados to your preferred consistency, chunky guacamole or smooth.
Pour the fresh lime juice over the avocado to enhance the fresh flavor and slow down the browning process.
Cut the Roma tomatoes in half and remove the seeds. Dice them into small pieces and add to the mixture.
Finely dice the onions. Add them to the bowl.
Remove the thicker stems and finely chop the fresh cilantro before adding it to the guacamole mixture.
Remove the stalk from the jalapeño pepper, slit it open, and scrape out the seeds with a small sharp knife. Finely chop the jalapeño and mix it in.
Add salt and stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Serve immediately with crunchy tortilla chips or store guacamole in an airtight container. For best results, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole before sealing the container to prevent brown spots.

Notes

For a spicier guacamole, use serrano peppers instead of jalapeños.
If making ahead, store the guacamole with plastic wrap directly on its surface to reduce browning.

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