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    Best Easy Guacamole Recipe

    Published Mar 1, 2020, modified Apr 29, 2021 by Nicole Shroff / This site uses cookies. See the privacy policy linked in my footer. This site generates income via ads/ 6 Comments /

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    The secret to the best guacamole is getting the most out of your fresh ingredients.

    Guacamole in a black bowl surrounded by ingredients

    This really is the BEST guacamole recipe and you will see why. 

    It is so easy and quick to make, and you only need a few ingredients. Serve with this Mexican Rice.

    What makes this so great?

    The secret to a great guacamole is in getting the most out of your fresh ingredients. It is not just about chopping everything small and mixing it together, rather it’s in extracting the maximum amount of flavour.

    What you will need is a couple of good quality ripe avocados, one small red onion, one jalapeño or serrano pepper, ½ a lime, some chopped cilantro (fresh coriander), and salt.

    Select ripe avocados

    Good quality, ripe avocados are essential for a good guac, so select those which are ready to eat for their delicious flavour and creamy consistency. They should be firm with a slight give when pressed.

    If the avocados are a little hard, they won’t have much flavour and you won’t get that creaminess, while very soft overripe avocados will spoil the flavour.

    How to make it

    First mince together the onion, jalapeño and cilantro (fresh coriander leaves).

    Cut the avocados last to prevent them from turning brown during this stage.

    Mincing ingredients

    This technique draws the maximum flavour from the ingredients.

    Using a cooks knife, finely dice the onion and jalapeño. Add the salt and using the flat side of the knife, press down to smash the ingredients. The salt helps to draw out the liquid which softens the onion and pepper. Continue to chop and mash till it is minced like a salsa consistency. Next, finely chop the cilantro and mix together.

    How to cut an avocado for guacamole

    Using a sharp knife, slice the avocado in half, lengthways, rotate the two halves and pull them apart. Remove the pit by very gently hitting the knife blade into the pit so it sticks, and rotate the pit out. Scoop into a bowl using a spoon.

    Mash the avocado using a potato masher.

    Assemble the guacamole

    Combine the minced ingredients with the mashed avocado and squeeze some lime juice on top. Mix well and taste for seasoning.

    Always serve at room temperature.

    Chopping board with chopped ingredients
    Preparing ingredients for Guacamole

    What to eat it with

    Try guacamole as a dip, in a sandwich, spread on toast/bagel, or as a side with fish or eggs. The fresh flavours complement so many dishes.

    Storing it

    Keep in an airtight container and cover with a thin layer of oil or water. Pour this away before serving.

    Store in the fridge for up to two days. It is safe to eat if it turns dark green, but will taste of unripe avocados if it turns brown. 

    Bring to room temperature before serving.

    More recipes to try

    • Mexican Rice
    • Pinto Beans
    • Black Bean Stew

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    Best Easy Guacamole Recipe

    Nicole Shroff
    The secret to the best guacamole is getting the most out of your fresh ingredients.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Dip, Side
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 354 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 avocados ripe
    • 1 small red onion
    • 1 jalapeño pepper seeds removed
    • ½ lime
    • ¼ cup cilantro leaves (fresh coriander leaves)
    • salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Using a cook's knife, finely chop the onion and jalapeño. Add salt and using the flat blade, press down to smash the ingredients. Continue to chop and smash till minced.
    • Finely chop the cilantro into the minced ingredients.
    • Prepare the avocados (see notes below), scooping them out into a bowl, and mash with a potato masher to desired consistency.
    • Combine the minced ingredients with the mashed avocado and squeeze lime over the top. Stir well and serve at room temperature.

    Notes

    How to cut the avocado:
    • Using a sharp knife, slice the avocado in half, lengthways, rotate the two halves and pull them apart.
    • Remove the pit by very gently hitting the knife blade into the pit so it sticks, and rotate the pit out.
    • Scoop into a bowl using a spoon.
    Serve guacamole at room temperature.
    To store: 
    Cover with a thin layer of oil or water (pour this away before serving), and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. It will still be safe to eat when it turns dark green, but will taste of unripe avocados when it turns brown.
    Bring to room temperature before serving.

    MEASUREMENT NOTES

    The ingredients here on EOTF are set out in grams & milliliters and in US cups & spoons.

    Equipment

    Chopping Board
    Chef's Knife
    Potato Masher

    Nutrition

    Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 1092mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 504IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Gemma @ Makeup Muddle

      March 05, 2020 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow your guac looks amazing! I love how chunky it looks, I’ll definitely give it a try thank you for sharing xo

      Reply
      • Nicole Shroff

        March 06, 2020 at 6:08 pm

        Thank you Gemma!

        Reply
    2. The Happy Whisk (Ivy)

      March 02, 2020 at 3:33 pm

      Hi Nicole! I love avocados. If I had one in front of me, I’d eat it right now. Wishing you a yummy week. Cheers and boogie boogie, Ivy.

      Reply
      • Nicole Shroff

        March 03, 2020 at 11:36 am

        Thank you so much Ivy, it’s so lovely to hear from you.

        Reply
        • The Happy Whisk

          March 03, 2020 at 8:40 pm

          5 stars
          Hi Nicole. Great to see your foodie fun pop up in my feed. Cheers to you and boogie boogie.

        • Nicole Shroff

          March 05, 2020 at 4:01 pm

          Thank you Ivy, enjoy your avocados!

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