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May 1, 2020

Best Guacamole Recipe (VIDEO)

Name: Best Guacamole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 avocados ((large, ripe)); 1 tomato ((medium), seeded and diced); 1/2 white onion (diced); 1/2 cup cilantro ((1/3 bunch) finely chopped); 3 Tbsp lime juice; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

Learn how to make the BEST EVER Guacamole with our easy video tutorial. This authentic guac recipe is loaded with avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, plenty of lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Authentic Guacamole loaded with avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, plenty of lime juice, salt and pepper.

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We take our guacamole very seriously – we make this on the regular rotation (at least once a week) and after making hundreds of batches, it has been perfected over the years. This is the only guacamole recipe you’ll need.

Watch the Guacamole Recipe Video:

This classic guacamole is the base for so many awesome variations like Corn Guacamole, or even Spicy Guacamole if you wanted to add some heat. Watch the video tutorial and you will see just how easy it is to make an incredible batch of guac.

It’s so easy to master guacamole and once you have this basic recipe down, you can experiment with adding your favorite flavors. If you’re feeling adventurous, another combination we love is to replace tomatoes with diced mango (like our Avocado Mango Salsa).

3 bowls of guacamole with classic guac, corn guac and spicy guac

Ingredients for Authentic Guacamole:

Once you have selected your perfectly ripe avocados, getting the ratio of ingredients is important for the most authentic tasting guac. We use 1 Tbsp of FRESH lime juice for every 1 large avocado. The lime juice helps to prevent browning and the right amount will make your guacamole come alive (but not literally, don’t worry).

Can I Substitute Lime Juice?

Lime juice is the traditional choice, but we often substitute lime juice with lemon juice if that is what we have on hand. If substituting, use the same amount of lemon juice. The KEY is to use freshly squeezed juice and never from concentrate or it will taste like boring store-bought guac.

What is the Best Onion for Guacamole?

White onion is the classic choice for guacamole because of its crisp, fresh, and clean flavor profile. You can substitute for yellow onion or red onion like we did with the Corn Guacamole, but white onion is most commonly used in authentic guac.

Ingredients for guacamole with avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime, salt and pepper

How to Select Avocados:

When you are buying avocados, consider when you will be making your guac. If you want guac tonight, select perfectly ripe avocados. If you are shopping ahead, you can get firm avocados and follow our tips below for faster ripening.

Select Ripe Avocados – ripe avocados should have stems attached and you should be able to push the sides in slightly with your fingertips.
Avoid Overripe Avocados – overly soft avocados or avocados with missing stems are more likely to have browned on the inside. Tip: to slow down ripening or if making guacamole another day, store ripe avocados in the refrigerator.
To Soften Hard Avocados – place underripe avocados in a paper bag with an apple or banana (which releases ethylene gasses to speed up ripening) and leave at room temperature for 2-3 days.

Ripe avocados mashed and combined with guacamole ingredients with tortilla chip

How to Make Guacamole:

We use the same basic process for all of our guacamole varieties and you will have it memorized in no time.

Pit 3 avocado and use a spoon to scoop them into a mixing bowl then coarsely mash with a potato masher.
Squeeze lime juice directly over the top to prevent browning.
Add diced tomatoes, cilantro, and onion. Season with salt and pepper and stir just to combine.

Making guacamole process with mashed avocados, lime juice, tomatoes, onions, cilantro

Can I Make Guacamole Ahead?

Yes! You can whip up a batch of guacamole a day ahead. Air is the enemy of avocados and will cause it to brown. You can preserve your guacamole by placing plastic wrap directly over the surface of the guacamole, pushing out all extra air. Even if storing in closed tupperware, putting plastic wrap directly over the guacamole first will keep it looking green and vibrant.

Guacamole tastes best enjoyed within a day or so of making it and we do not recommend freezing since the veggies can get soggy when thawed.

Guacamole prepared in a bowl served with tortilla chips

Is Guacamole Healthy?

Check out the nutrition label below to see the calories and carbs for guacamole. Guacamole is naturally paleo, gluten-free and low carb so it’s keto-diet friendly. Also, avocados are nutrient-rich and contain a healthy kind of fat. You can read more about their health benefits.

More Appetizer Recipes:

Spinach and Artichoke Dip – our most popular dip recipe
Shrimp Cocktail Recipe – with the best cocktail sauce
Pico De Gallo – authentic and mouthwatering
Ceviche – a shrimp avocado salsa with lime juice
Cheeseburger Sliders – we love these as an appetizer or main course

Best Guacamole Recipe

4.95 from 40 votes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

authentic guacamole loaded with avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, plenty of lime juice, salt and pepper.

How to make the BEST EVER Guacamole. This authentic guac recipe is loaded with avocados, tomato, onion, cilantro, plenty of lime juice, salt and pepper. The only guacamole recipe you’ll need!

Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $5-$7

Keyword: guacamole

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Course: Appetizer

Calories: 171

Servings: 6 people as an appetizer

Ingredients

3 avocados, (large, ripe)
1 tomato, (medium), seeded and diced
1/2 white onion, diced
1/2 cup cilantro, (1/3 bunch) finely chopped
3 Tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

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Instructions

Cut 3 avocados in half lengthwise, remove pits, scrape the flesh of the avocado out with a spoon. Place in a medium bowl with a flat bottom and mash avocados with a potato masher to a chunky consistency.
Squeeze 3 Tbsp of fresh lime juice directly over avocados while prepping the rest of your ingredients.
Add diced tomatoes, onion, and chopped cilantro. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir just until combined and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Best Guacamole Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Sodium 203mg9%

Potassium 565mg16%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 407IU8%

Vitamin C 16mg19%

Calcium 16mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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This classic guacamole recipe was first published in 2010 (the photo below reflects our photography skills from that era). We added new photos and a video tutorial and perfected the ingredient proportions, making this the ultimate guacamole!

classic guacamole in orange bowl

Natasha Kravchuk

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.