Get your avocado fix with this Easy Guacamole made with ripe avocados, fresh herbs and spices, and lots of flavor. Serve with chips for a delicious appetizer for your next party.
Today I’ve got a new recipe for you all. One that I can’t believe has taken me 6 years to put on the blog. Ready for it?
Restaurant-Style Homemade Guacamole
After 6 years of blogging, why don’t I have a classic guacamole recipe on the blog?! The truth is, unfortunately, because I typically get my guacamole at the store. It’s crazy, I know. Why would I BUY my guacamole when making it at home is:
a) it’s less convenient
b) it’s more expensive and
c) way fresher and more versatile
Because sometimes, my friends, after days of blogging while juggling single parenting, home-owning, and an Airbnb business, I just want things to be easier.
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Homemade v. Store Bought Guacamoles
- It is actually incredibly easy to make guacamole at home. The whole recipe can be made in just about 5 minutes. No mess, no fuss! And that is quicker than taking a trip to the store, don’t you think?
- This easy homemade guacamole is so much cheaper than store-bought. The recipe costs me about 3 dollars and it makes over 3 cups of fresh delicious guacamole! That’s at least 3x cheaper than what I can find at my local grocery store making it an ideal way to provide salsa all summer long.
- Fresh guacamole is SO much better. We all know that avocados do not stay fresh long. Even though I want to like storebought guac, it always tastes a little old.
- This recipe is so versatile. Like it spicy? Add another jalapeño. Want more zest? Add more lime juice. You can adjust the garlic, cilantro, spices, and salt as you please and with such simple ingredients, it becomes your masterpiece as you adjust the flavors. Just like my homemade salsa and cauliflower queso, versatility is key.
Recommended Ingredients & Equipment
- Avocado – It is important that your avocado is perfectly ripe. Find out how to pick the perfect avocado below.
- Garlic
- Red Onion
- Jalapeño - Feel free to adjust or omit this to your spice preference.
- Cilantro
- Lime
- Cumin
- Salt
Recommended Equipment
All you need for this recipe is a mixing bowl and a spoon. (<<affiliate links)
Check out the full list of my recommended kitchen tools and gadgets.
How To Pick The Perfect Avocado
Because avocado is so essential for this vegan condiment (avocado mayo, yo!) it’s important that we pick an avocado when it’s perfectly ripe. When choosing an avocado, look for one that is darker in color and make sure that it is mostly firm with a little bit of give when you gently press on its skin.
Pro Tip: If you buy your avocados before they are ripe, let them sit out at room temperature for a couple of days until they are slightly soft to pressure. Once they are ready, you can stick ripe avocados in the refrigerator to allow them to last longer.
How to Make Homemade Guacamole
So, I said it was incredibly easy. It only takes 5 minutes and one bowl.
Place your avocado in a bowl and mash it with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients – all 8 of them - mixing them together until they are well combined.
Serving and Storing
Serving - Homemade guacamole does not stay fresh long. Prepare just before serving for the freshest results. Serve this guacamole as part of your game day spread, with vegan nachos, quesadillas, or as a simple snack with corn chips.
Storing - For spicy guacamole, store it with half of jalapeño pepper. As it sits, the flavors will absorb into the salsa for a delightfully hot and spicy guacamole recipe.
Recipes for Guacamole
- Vegan Quesadillas
- Portobello Steak Fajita Bowls
- Homemade Nachos
- Mexican-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Skillet Enchiladas
More Homemade Dips & Spreads
Easy Guacamole
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ½ jalapeno, diced
- ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve immediately with chips or tortillas.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a 14-year (and counting) vegan, professionally trained photographer, former pastry chef, founder of My Darling Vegan, and author of the 
Hinh says
It looks so yummy. I will try make it tomorrow. I love avocados. Thank for share.
Sheila says
Hi, Sarah! I am hoping you are better now. I agree that we should try to shift to healthier comfort food. I am not really a huge fan of guacamole but will definitely try it since it seems so easy to make.
Sandy says
Well said. You have learned the basics of finding joy.
Sarah says
Thank you, Sandy
Lisa @ NatureImmerse says
When it’s time to serve it just pour off the water, remove the pit and give it a little stir. If you want to get extra fancy you can add in some chopped tomato along with a pinch of extra salt & pepper. Just throwing that option out there, sometimes we do that if we aren’t having salsa.
Bia says
This is my go to recipe for guacamole. Just the right balance of spice and heat. Always a hit!
annie says
Sarah, I'm so sorry you're going through this. I can't imagine the pain, anger, and sadness involved in an event like an unwanted divorce. It does sound like you're taking care of yourself, which demonstrates tremendous strength. you're more amazing than you know. even though i'm just a stranger on the internet, please don't hesitate to email me if you need to talk or just unload some frustration.
<3
Sarah says
Thank you so much, Annie. I feel your support and deeply appreciate it!
Casey the College Celiac says
Sending lots of healing, loving and peaceful thoughts your way. Guacamole may not solve life's problems...but it certainly doesn't hurt!
Suzanne Sparks says
Divorce is so painful & I am sorry you're going through it. I just said a prayer for you & your daughter that you will be able to move through it. Sending hugs & TLC. Your sister, Suzanne
Sarah says
You're so kind Suzanne. Thank you very much for your thoughts and prayers.
Philippa says
I am so sorry to hear about your recent troubles; I too have gone through a most painful and messy divorce.
Thank for the ymmy recipe; I had all the ingredients and yes you are right there is nothing more soothing than using our senses to appreciate what we do have.
With very best wishes
Sarah says
I'm really sorry to hear that, Philippa. My heart is with you during this hard time.