Description

This is my favorite method for making basic guacamole, plus TONS of ideas for mixing things up. Try mixing and matching add-ins to make your own flavor combination! (Gluten free, vegan, paleo)

Ingredients

Scale

2 ripe avocados, pits and skins removed (I use medium avocados)
Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 2 Tbsp)
Juice of 1/2 lime (1-2 Tbsp)
1-2 Tbsp minced chives, red onion, or white onion*
2-3 Tbsp minced cilantro
1/4 tsp salt (or more, to taste)
1/4 tsp pepper (or more, to taste)

Optional:

2-4 Tbsp of your favorite add-ins. See the notes for some ideas!

Instructions

On a plate, mash avocados until no large lumps remain.
Squeeze lemon and lime juice over mashed avocado.
Sprinkle onion, cilantro, salt, pepper, and any desired add-ins. (Reserve a small amount of the add-ins to add on top of the finished guacamole as garnish)
Stir to coat and combine well. Garnish with additional cilantro or a little bit of your add-ins.
Serve immediately, or cover well and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Guacamole will last 2-4 days in the refrigerator. (Some browning may occur.)

Notes

*Let’s talk onions: Use chives for mild onion flavor (great for kids!). Use red or white onion for more pronounced flavor or color.

GUACAMOLE MIX-IN IDEAS:

Choose 2-4 Tbsp of 1-2 different add-ins to create your own delicious guacamole combinations.

SAVORY: Minced jalapeño, diced green chiles, diced tomato or tomatillo, diced jicama, crispy crumbled bacon, grilled corn, sun-dried tomatoes, cotija cheese, minced garlic
SWEET: Fresh pineapple, peaches, strawberries, mango, blueberries, nectarines, pomegranate seeds, cherries

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Dip
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern, Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
Calories: 79
Sugar: 0.4 g
Sodium: 101 mg
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 4.8 g
Fiber: 3.2 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg