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    By Kaleigh McMordie - April 25, 2016, Updated February 16, 2021

    Basic Guacamole Recipe

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    how to make basic guacamole.

    This basic guacamole recipe has just a few simple ingredients and is the perfect classic, easy guacamole to accompany any Tex-Mex dish! (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan)

    This easy guacamole recipe has just a few simple ingredients and is the perfect healthy dip to accompany any Tex-Mex dish! (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan)

    Quick, you're at your favorite Mexican restaurant and your server asks if you want to start with any queso or guacamole. What's your automatic response? (I know you have one because they ask every time.) If you said guacamole, this post is for you. If you didn't, maybe you should rethink your life choices. (Just kidding...kind of.)

    Why You'll Love This Basic Guacamole Recipe

    • The great thing about guacamole, besides being super delicious, is that it's SO easy to make. And it's made ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. 
    • This recipe is classic and simple - the perfect easy guacamole for everyday meals at home.
    • Guacamole is loaded with healthy fats and fiber thanks to super nutritious avocado. It's always my dip of choice!

    This easy guacamole recipe has just a few simple ingredients and is the perfect healthy dip to accompany any Tex-Mex dish! (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan)

    How To Make This Simple, Classic Guacamole

    1. All you do is mash up some avocados, add a little onion and tomato, and throw some salt and lime in there, and you've got a bowl of the best stuff on Earth. Seriously, so easy.
    2. If you're feeling ambitious, add cilantro or jalapeño. If you're feeling lazy, just use avocado, salt and lime. Done.

    Can Guacamole Be Made In Advance?

    Yes and no. A few hours in advance is okay. Any more than that and it won't be the freshest. To keep my guacamole from browning while storing it, I squeeze a little bit of lime juice over the top and then press plastic wrap onto the surface. Blocking the oxygen helps to keep the avocado from oxidizing and turning brown. If you're storing leftover guacamole, you can apply the same technique. Don't worry if the surface turns brown overnight. Just scoop that part off, and you should still have fresh, green guacamole underneath (as long as it hasn't been too long).

     

    This easy guacamole recipe has just a few simple ingredients and is the perfect healthy dip to accompany any Tex-Mex dish! (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan)

    What Should I Serve With Guacamole?

    The more appropriate question is, what shouldn't I serve with guacamole? As a Texan, I put guac on just about anything, but my favorite things to pair with guacamole are:

    • Chips and salsa (obviously).
    • Tacos of all kinds. Especially breakfast tacos and zucchini black bean tacos.
    • Quesadillas
    • Enchiladas
    • Eggs of any kind (like this migas breakfast bowl or green chile breakfast casserole).
    •  Literally anything remotely Mexican, Tex-Mex or Southwest-ish.

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    Easy Guacamole

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    This basic guacamole recipe has just a few simple ingredients and is the perfect classic, easy guacamole to accompany any Tex-Mex dish! (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan)

    • Author: Kaleigh
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: About 1 cup 1x
    • Category: appetizer
    • Method: no cook
    • Cuisine: Tex Mex

    Ingredients

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    • 1 large ripe avocado
    • Juice of ½ lime
    • 2 tbsp diced red onion
    • 2 tbsp finely diced tomato
    • Pinch coarse sea salt
    • Pinch garlic powder
    • Optional extras: freshly cracked black pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, diced fresh jalapeño

    Instructions

    1. Half the avocado and remove the seed. Use a spoon to scoop the flesh out into a bowl. Squeeze lime juice onto avocado. Mash avocado with a fork or potato masher.
    2. Gently stir in onion, tomato, salt, and any other ingredients you wish to add.
    3. Serve immediately or press plastic wrap onto surface and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 4 hours.

    Keywords: homemade guacamole, basic guacamole recipe, easy guacamole recipe

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    About Kaleigh McMordie

    Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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    1. Melanie says

      April 27, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      I love guac! It is so simple and adds so much nutrition and deliciousness to the meal! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Aunt Lorri says

      April 25, 2016 at 8:29 am

      Totally agree with you about the "Guac"......sometimes it is really difficult to find 'good' avocados!.......Cinco de Mayo for me" Carne Asada baby......

      Reply
      • Kaleigh M says

        April 25, 2016 at 8:45 pm

        Oh I'm coming over to your house for cinco! Carne Asada sounds delish!

        Reply

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