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AMAZING Restaurant Style Guacamole

by Sarah McMinn / Posted: May 22, 2017 / Updated: August 20, 2020 / Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Total Time: 5 mins

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Get your avocado fix with this Easy Guacamole made with ripe avocados, fresh herbs and spices, and lots of flavors. Serve with chips for a delicious appetizer for your next party.
Get your avocado fix with this Easy Guacamole made with ripe avocados, fresh herbs and spices, and lots of flavors. Serve with chips for a delicious appetizer for your next party.
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. #vegan #appetizer #dips #partyfood #avocado #mydarlingvegan
Get your avocado fix with this Easy Guacamole made with ripe avocados, fresh herbs and spices, and lots of flavors. Serve with chips for a delicious appetizer for your next party.

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.

Easy Guacamole in a bowl with chips

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.

Finished dip in a black bowl with tortilla chips

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links.


Table of Contents show
Homemade v. Store Bought Guacamoles
Recommended Ingredients & Equipment
How To Pick The Perfect Avocado
How to Make Homemade Guacamole
Serving and Storing
Recipes for Guacamole
More Homemade Dips & Spreads
Easy Guacamole

Homemade v. Store Bought Guacamoles

  1. 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?
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

An avocado cut in half on a wooden board

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.

Avocado, onions, and cilantro in a green bowl

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.

Close up of homemade guacamole

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

  • Homemade Salsa Verde
  • Cauliflower Queso
  • Classic Vegan Pesto
  • 5-Minute Salsa
  • 5-Minute Vegan Ranch
Homemade Guacamole

Easy Guacamole

Get your avocado fix with this Easy Guacamole made with ripe avocados, fresh herbs and spices, and lots of flavor. Serve with chips.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Sarah McMinn

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
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve immediately with chips or tortillas.

Notes

Serving and Storing - 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. 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Comments

  1. Hinh says

    August 05, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    It looks so yummy. I will try make it tomorrow. I love avocados. Thank for share.

    Reply
  2. Sheila says

    July 29, 2017 at 8:51 am

    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.

    Reply
  3. Sandy says

    June 01, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    Well said. You have learned the basics of finding joy.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      June 01, 2017 at 4:14 pm

      Thank you, Sandy

      Reply
  4. Lisa @ NatureImmerse says

    May 25, 2017 at 2:52 am

    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.

    Reply
  5. Bia says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:28 pm

    This is my go to recipe for guacamole. Just the right balance of spice and heat. Always a hit!

    Reply
  6. annie says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:54 am

    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

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 24, 2017 at 6:56 am

      Thank you so much, Annie. I feel your support and deeply appreciate it!

      Reply
  7. Casey the College Celiac says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    Sending lots of healing, loving and peaceful thoughts your way. Guacamole may not solve life's problems...but it certainly doesn't hurt!

    Reply
  8. Suzanne Sparks says

    May 22, 2017 at 11:59 am

    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

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 22, 2017 at 8:27 pm

      You're so kind Suzanne. Thank you very much for your thoughts and prayers.

      Reply
  9. Philippa says

    May 22, 2017 at 11:05 am

    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

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 22, 2017 at 11:41 am

      I'm really sorry to hear that, Philippa. My heart is with you during this hard time.

      Reply

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