Name: Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 Avocado; 2 Roma Tomatoes; 1 Jalapeno; 1 Lime; 0.5 Red Onion; 2 tablespoons Cilantro; 0.25 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

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Homemade Guacamole Recipe

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Instructions

Cut the avocados in half and remove the skin and pit. Place the avocados in a bowl and set aside.

Dice the Roma tomatoes and set aside.

Dice the red onion and set aside.

Chop the jalapeno and set aside.

Chop the cilantro and set aside.

Mash the avocado with a fork or until smooth.

Add the diced tomatoes, diced onion, chopped jalapeno, and lime juice.

Add the salt and pepper to taste.

Mix until well combined.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Avocado Ripeness is Everything 🥑
Select avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure and have a dark green skin—overripe (mushy) or underripe (hard) avocados will compromise texture and flavor. Prepare guacamole just before serving or add lime juice and plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent browning.
Salt Your Onions First 🧅
Dice the red onion and sprinkle with salt 5 minutes before adding to guacamole—this softens the harsh bite while keeping it crisp, making each bite perfectly balanced.
Lime Juice is Your Secret Weapon 🍋
Add lime juice immediately after mashing avocados and stir thoroughly—the acid prevents oxidation (browning) while brightening all flavors, so don't skip this step even if serving right away.
Fold Don't Over-Mix 🥄
Use a gentle folding motion with a fork rather than aggressive mixing to maintain a chunky, rustic texture that feels artisanal and prevents the guacamole from becoming a paste.
Toast Your Cilantro Stems 🌿
Chop cilantro stems finely along with leaves and add them separately after other ingredients—stems add a concentrated herbal depth that elevates the complexity of your guacamole above basic versions.