This Guacamole recipe is ultra creamy and flavorful made with fresh veggies and herbs and a hint of lime juice and a touch of heat! This recipe some great tips for making this addictive appetizer!
Savor this Simple Guacamole Recipe with Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos and Fish Taco Sauce! You can also serve zesty guacamole dip with veggies and tortilla chips alongside Pretzel Pigs In A Blanket and Boneless Chicken Wings the next time you’re hosting a party or game day!
There are countless ways to make everyone’s favorite avocado dip, but this is the Best Guacamole Recipe I’ve tasted. Thanks to a combination of fresh ingredients, herbs, and spices, this version is packed with irresistible flavor.
Better yet, it’s a tasty addition to simple breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes. I like subbing it for sour cream since it’s just as satisfying but it’s loaded with nutrition (and deliciousness!).
Whether you spread it on your avocado toasts, sandwiches, or put a dollop on your Taco Salad, avocado adds healthy creaminess to so many simple dishes.
Most of these guacamole ingredients are pretty standard, but there are a couple of unexpected steps and ingredients that make it extra tasty! Plus, the use of a food processor makes this guacamole recipe easy to whip up for any occasion …
… even if the “occasion” is just a chicken and rice bowl at lunchtime!
You don’t have to wait until Cinco de Mayo to enjoy this easy guacamole and avocado dip recipe. In fact, it may become your new favorite meal staple for Mexican food and beyond!
How Do You Make Guacamole?
Ingredients
- red onion
- garlic clove
- ripe avocados
- Roma tomatoes
- fresh cilantro
- jalapeno pepper
- lime
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- dried oregano
Instructions
- Begin by dicing red onion and garlic and place in a small bowl. Add cold water and soak for 5 minutes. This will help to take the bite out of the two raw ingredients and make it more pleasing to the palette. Once soaked, drain water and pat dry.
- In a food processor, combine onion, garlic, avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, lime, olive oil, and salt. Rub oregano through hands while adding simultaneously dropping it in a food processor. You want to rub hard enough that it will release some of its juices during the action. Don’t be shy with this, it’s what brings such a great flavor.
- Pulse the food processor until the mixture reaches the desired consistency. You can choose to leave it as a chunky avocado salsa or as a creamy avocado dip. Taste a little of the guacamole with a chip and adjust salt and cilantro as desired.
- Serve this great guacamole recipe in a large bowl (to make sure there’s room for dipping!) and enjoy!
How Long Does Guacamole Last?
Guacamole can last 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator. However, as any avocado fan knows, it turns brown when exposed to oxygen for too long.
The good news is, there are a couple of tricks to help prevent this from happening. While the recipe calls for lime juice, adding a squeeze of lemon juice before storing helps preserve guacamole.
You’ll want to make sure it’s stored in an airtight container or a bowl that’s tightly covered with plastic wrap. When you’re ready to eat it, just scrape any brown color off the top and give it a good mix.
Is Guacamole Gluten-Free?
Yes! This Guac Recipe is made with gluten-free ingredients and is a wonderful snack or condiment option for those with sensitivities.
Serve guacamole dip with veggie sticks and/or gluten-free corn chips and crackers for a diet-friendly option.
Tips For Making Guacamole:
- If you don’t like the flavor of cilantro, you can choose to omit completely or substitute with another herb such as parsley.
- You can choose to mash avocados by hand with a potato masher, especially if you love very chunky guacamole. I like creamier guacamole, so the food processor achieves this consistency and saves a little bit of time.
- You may add more jalapeno seeds if you prefer your guacamole to be a little spicier. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes will also add an extra kick.
- Be sure to save the avocado pit, since dropping it into the leftovers can also help.
Homemade Guacamole
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Guacamole
Ingredients
- ¾ red onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- 4-5 ripe avocados1 halved and peeled
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 cup cilantro2 leaves and stems included
- 1 jalapeno pepper3 deseed and finely diced
- 1 lime4 juiced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Begin by dicing red onion and garlic and place in a small bowl. add cold water and soak for 5 minutes. This will help to take the bite out of the two raw ingredients and make it more pleasing to the palette. Once soaked, drain water and pat dry.
- In a food processor, combine onion, garlic, avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, lime, olive oil, and salt. Rub oregano through hands while adding simultaneously dropping it in a food processor. You want to rub hard enough that it will release some of its juices during the action. Don’t be shy with this, it’s what brings such a great flavor.
- Pulse the food processor until the mixture reaches the desired consistency. You can choose to leave it as a chunky or creamy dip. Taste a little of the guacamole with a chip and adjust salt and cilantro as desired.
Notes
- You can choose to mash avocados by hand, especially if you love very chunky guacamole. I like a more creamy guacamole, so the food processor achieves this consistency and saves a little bit of time.
- If you don’t like the flavor of cilantro, you can choose to omit completely or substitute with another herb such as parsley.
- You may add more jalapeno seeds if you prefer your guacamole to be a little spicier.
- While the recipe calls for lime juice, adding a squeeze of lemon juice before storing helps preserve guacamole.
- Be sure to save the avocado pit, since dropping it into the leftovers can also help reduce browing.
- You’ll want to make sure it’s stored in an airtight container or a bowl that’s tightly covered with plastic wrap. When you’re ready to eat it, just scrape any brown color off the top and give it a good mix.
- Nutritional Information is an estimate based on each cup of guacamole.
Nutrition
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