Whip up this simple guacamole in less than 5 minutes! Whether you enjoy guac with chips for a zesty, creamy snack or add it to a meal, you’ll come back to this easy guacamole recipe again and again.
Did I ever tell you the story about how my son used to hate avocados, but then his friend made guacamole on a trip, guilted my son into trying it, and LO AND BEHOLD, he suddenly liked avocados?
Sometimes all it takes is for someone who is NOT MOM to suggest trying something for it to work.
And I know for a fact that the guacamole recipe that converted my son from a guacamole hater to a guacamole lover was very, VERY simple.
Ever since I’ve been whipping up this simple guacamole recipe and licking the bowl clean!
THE BEST SIMPLE GUACAMOLE RECIPE
This is the BEST simple guacamole recipe because it’s so stinking easy!
- Quick and easy. You can have fresh, delicious guac in 5 minutes!
- Frugal. Especially if you find a sale on avocados, but even if you don’t, most of the flavor here comes from pantry staple spices and just enough fresh ingredients to really pop.
- Simple, real food ingredients. We even enjoyed guacamole dip while doing the Whole30, because the simple ingredients included here are all Whole30 compliant!
- Perfect to add to meals or just for a snack! Whether you add this to your next taco or burrito night or just dig into a bowl with some Tortilla Chips, this is a great easy way to add fresh flavor to a meal.
GUAC INGREDIENTS
Let’s talk about the ingredients for guac for a second…
The last time my dad visited, we went grocery shopping. Perhaps not exciting for you, but for a chef and a food blogger, it was quite the event!
Among the items on my list were avocados for making guacamole. My dad asked if I needed red onions, cilantro, or jalapeños, and to his surprise, my answer was “Nope. Just avocados!”
He gave me a strange look, but I assured him that I had the best SIMPLE guacamole recipe (and I already had the tomatoes at home!).
Here are the ingredients I use to make the easiest guac ever:
- Perfectly ripe avocados
- Salt and pepper
- Granulated garlic
- Cumin
- Lime. I prefer fresh lime juice over lemon juice for guacamole.
- Tomato. Dice a whole tomato or quarter cherry tomatoes – either works just as well!
Psst! Want to kick this guac up a notch? Try finishing this recipe with a pinch of finishing salt! I love Ava Jane’s Kitchen because it doesn’t have microplastics (gross, right?) and it’s SO GOOD! Plus, you can get a free 8oz. bag of sea salt (just pay shipping and handling!)
HOW TO MAKE GUACAMOLE RECIPES
Learning how to make authentic guacamole recipes couldn’t be easier!
Step 1. Add peeled and pitted avocados to a stand mixer or food processor OR mash with a potato masher by hand until they’re the consistency you like.
Step 2. Add the spices and lime juice and mix well.
Step 3. Fold in the tomatoes, taste the guacamole, and adjust the seasonings if desired.
Note: I shared awesome ways to use a KitchenAid Mixer and using it to make this guacamole recipe is one of them. This is especially helpful if you’re making bigger batches!
THE BEST GUACAMOLE VARIATIONS
What makes this homemade guacamole recipe so awesome is that it is the framework of truly delicious guacamole that you can tailor to whatever your preferences might be!
Want ultra-creamy and smooth guacamole? Make guacamole in a food processor or blender and add sour cream. Skip any mix-ins that will tinker with the texture.
Want chunky guacamole? Gently mash the avocadoes with a fork and spoon in a mixing bowl until the guac is as chunky as you want. Fold in your mix-ins to preserve the larger pieces of avocado.
Want super mild guacamole? Follow the seasonings in my recipe below but HALVE them. If it’s not seasoned enough, add more, but remember that you can’t take the seasonings back out.
Want kick-your-pants spicy guacamole? Add chopped Serrano chiles, chopped jalapeño pepper, or even cayenne pepper. Remember that the more wrinkly a pepper is, the hotter it is! And if you roast them in the oven first, you get bonus points – fire-roasted peppers are delicious!
Love the taste of onions? Dice up whatever you have – white, yellow, red, green, shallots… you can sauté them ahead of time or keep them raw. You really can’t go wrong either way.
Want to add fresh cilantro? I ABSOLUTELY LOVE cilantro, but I know not everyone feels the same way. The leaves are pretty, but there’s flavor in the stems too. I’d add the stems to the food processor (if you go the creamy route) to ensure they’re finely chopped.
Make it unique! Add pineapple or mangoes for a real tasty variation of typical spicy salsa!
No matter what your guacamole preference is, start with this very simple guacamole recipe and you can’t go wrong.
HOW TO PREVENT BROWNING IN GUACAMOLE
Do you know how to prevent your guacamole from turning brown? Some people like storing it with the pit and some cover it with plastic wrap.
But I’ve found the best way to keep guacamole from turning brown – add water!
Yep – make your guacamole and smooth it out, cover it with a ¼” layer of water, and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a day or more. When you’re ready to serve it, pour off the water and stir well! Read more about this method here – it actually works!
SERVE WITH GUACAMOLE
There are so many ways to serve guacamole!
RECIPE – GUACAMOLE FAQS
Is guacamole just smashed avocado?
Not quite, although smashing avocados is the first step for how to make guacamole recipes. What makes it guac, though, is adding flavor like lime, onions, and cilantro, along with a few seasonings.
Can you make a recipe – guacamole with one avocado?
Yes! Simply decrease the recipe ingredients by half. I would recommend using 2 avocados though – this recipe is just so good!
What is the best salsa for authentic guacamole?
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5-Minute Simple Guacamole
Whip up this simple guacamole in less than 5 minutes! Whether you enjoy guac with chips for a zesty, creamy snack or add it to a meal, you’ll come back to this easy guacamole recipe again and again.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1–2 cups of guacamole 1x
- Category: Sides
- Method: Stand Mixer
- Cuisine: American
Instructions
- Add avocado to a stand mixer OR mash by hand until it’s the consistency you like.
- Add the spices and lime juice and mix well.
- Fold in the tomatoes.
- Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired.
Notes
Variations:
- Want ultra-creamy and smooth guacamole? Make guacamole in a food processor or blender and add sour cream. Skip any mix-ins that will tinker with the texture.
- Want chunky guacamole? Gently mash the avocadoes with a fork and spoon in a mixing bowl until the guac is as chunky as you want. Fold in your mix-ins to preserve the larger pieces of avocado.
- Want super mild guacamole? Follow the seasonings in my recipe below but HALVE them. If it’s not seasoned enough, add more, but remember that you can’t take the seasonings back out.
- Want kick-your-pants spicy guacamole? Add chopped Serrano chiles, chopped jalapeño pepper, or even cayenne pepper. Remember that the more wrinkly a pepper is, the hotter it is! And if you roast them in the oven first, you get bonus points – fire-roasted peppers are delicious!
- Love the taste of onions? Dice up whatever you have – white, yellow, red, green, shallots… you can sauté them ahead of time or keep them raw. You really can’t go wrong either way.
- Want to add fresh cilantro? I ABSOLUTELY LOVE cilantro, but I know not everyone feels the same way. The leaves are pretty, but there’s flavor in the stems too. I’d add the stems to the food processor (if you go the creamy route) to ensure they’re finely chopped.
- Make it unique! Add pineapple or mangoes for a really tasty variation of typical spicy salsa!
