Name: Simple Guacamole
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 avocados; ½ red onion; 3 garlic cloves; 2 plum tomatoes; 1-2 jalapeños; ¼ cup cilantro; juice of 1 lime ((or 2 Tbsp lime juice)); salt ((to taste))

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Somewhere along the way, guacamole recipes started getting a little carried away. This one keeps it simple with ripe avocados, fresh ingredients, and a few kitchen staples—no mystery seasoning packets or ingredients you’ll buy once and never use again. Grab the tortilla chips, spoon it onto tacos, or serve it alongside your favorite Mexican dishes like our beef flautas or steak fajitas.

Serves: 10
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Guacamole in a bowl surrounded by tortilla chips

Ingredients:

4 avocados
½ large red onion
3 garlic cloves
2 plum tomatoes (roma)
1-2 jalapeños (1 for mild, 2 for hot)
¼ cup cilantro
juice of 1 lime (or 2 oz. lime juice)
salt to taste

cilantro, avocados, tomatoes, limes, jalapeños, red onion, and garlic in a bowl

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

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Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Begin by finely dicing the red onion, jalapeño (seeds removed), and tomatoes, and mincing the garlic. Then, finely chop the cilantro.

Step 2: Cut open the avocados by slicing through the long side all the way around, then twist them to open the two halves. Carefully remove the pit and scoop insides into a bowl. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the avocados into desired size chunks.

Step 3: Add everything from step 1 to the avocados and stir to combine. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime (or add 2 Tbsp of bottled lime juice) into the guacamole and a bit of salt. Taste the guacamole. Add a bit more salt, lime juice or cilantro to taste. Serve immediately or follow our storage tips below. Enjoy!

lime being squeezed into bowl with avocado and vegetables

Simply Made Storage Tips:

Preserve guacamole by storing in an airtight container. Smooth the top down and gently press plastic wrap over the top. You can also add a layer of water over the plastic wrap to help block out air. Keep in the refrigerator and pour the water off when ready to eat.

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Simple Guacamole

a bowl with guacamole on a counter with tortilla chips

This simple guacamole is made with fresh ingredients and no seasoning packets or unnecessary extras. Ready in 10 minutes, it's perfect for parties, taco night, or snacking with tortilla chips.

Beth

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Ingredients

4 avocados
½ red onion
3 garlic cloves
2 plum tomatoes
1-2 jalapeños
¼ cup cilantro
juice of 1 lime (or 2 Tbsp lime juice)
salt (to taste)

Instructions

Begin by finely dicing the red onion, jalapeño (seeds removed), and tomatoes, and mince the garlic. Then, finely chop the cilantro.
Cut open the avocados by slicing through the long side all the way around, then twist them to open the two halves. Carefully remove the pit and scoop insides into a bowl. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the avocados into desired size chunks.
Add everything from step 1 to the avocados and stir to combine. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime (or add 2 Tbsp of bottled lime juice) into the guacamole and salt to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Preserve guacamole by storing in an airtight container. Smooth the top down and gently press plastic wrap over the top. You can also add a layer of water over the plastic wrap. Keep in the refrigerator and pour the water off when ready to eat.