Easy Homemade Guacamole

5 from 2 votes

A classic, creamy guacamole recipe featuring mashed avocados, diced Roma tomatoes, and fresh lime juice. A simple, healthy snack or taco topping that's super quick and easy to make!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: servings

Calories: 88kcal

Author: Nora from Savory Nothings

Ingredients

2 small Roma tomatoes finely diced (Note 1)
2 large ripe avocados Note 2
½ small-medium red onion very finely diced (about ⅓ - ½ cup)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro Note 3
1 Jalapeño pepper seeded and very finely diced (optional)
2-3 teaspoons lime juice about 1 lime, add to taste
1-2 cloves minced garlic OR ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, optional (Note 4)
¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Dry tomatoes:
Pat the finely diced Roma tomatoes dry very well with paper towels. I prefer less extra liquid in Guacamole so it stays creamy.
2 small Roma tomatoes
Mash avocado:
Mash the avocado in a medium mixing bowl. The more you mash them, the smoother your Guacamole.
2 large ripe avocados
Combine:
Add the tomatoes along with the remaining ingredients to the mashed avocados - add the lime and salt gradually and taste, to get your perfect seasoning. Stir well, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve.
½ small-medium red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 Jalapeño pepper, 2-3 teaspoons lime juice, 1-2 cloves minced garlic, ¼ to ½ teaspoon sea salt

Notes

Note 1: I prefer everything chopped quite finely in Guacamole, so it scoops up easily with chips, or stays put on a taco.
Note 2: Use ripe avocados that mash easily. I always buy 2 more than I’m going to need, in case some are bad!
Note 3: If you have cilantro haters in your family, you can use flat-leaf parsley instead.
Note 4: Raw minced garlic will give you a fresher, sharper garlic taste. For a more mellow garlic taste, use garlic powder. You can also skip it entirely if you prefer.

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