Homemade Guacamole Recipe

Nothing beats a bowl of creamy homemade guacamole when you’re feeling snack-ish.

This guacamole recipe from the new FIXATE Vol. 2 Cookbook is bursting with bright flavors like tomatoes, onions, fresh lime juice, and cilantro. It’s the perfect side dish for the big game or any time you’re craving avocado.

Serve it with homemade pretzel chips and you’ve got a winning combination on your hands.

Homemade Guacamole

This guacamole recipe is simple and bursting with bright flavors like tomatoes, onions, fresh lime juice, and cilantro.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Servings 12 servings, approx. ¼ cup each

Calories 70 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups mashed ripe avocado (approx. 2 large)
¾ cup seeded, chopped Roma tomatoes (approx. 2 medium)
½ cup chopped onion, (approx. ¾ medium)
¼ cup fresh lime juice (approx. 2 limes)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. seeded, chopped jalapeno pepper (approx. 1 medium) (optional)
1 Tbsp. lime peel (lime zest) finely grated, (approx. 2 limes)
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
¼ tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

Combine avocado, tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno (if desired), lime peel, oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate, covered tightly, for a few hours to let the flavors meld.

Recipe Notes

The myth that leaving an avocado stone in the guacamole will keep it from turning brown began because people noticed that the guacamole directly under a stone stayed green, but this is because that was the part not exposed to the air. So, if you want to keep your guac bright green while storing, press a piece of plastic wrap directly over the top, squeezing out all the air bubbles so that the plastic is in direct contact with the guacamole, and voilà, no more browning!
Mashing avocados can be done with a potato masher, the back of a fork (for a chunkier guacamole), or in a food processor (for a smoother guacamole).

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Guacamole

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 70Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Sodium 99mg4%

Total Carbohydrates 5g2%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Sugars 1g

Protein 1g2%