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Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe

Published: Mar 15, 2021 · Modified: Mar 20, 2025 by Timea · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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This is, in my opinion, the best homemade guacamole recipe due to the simplicity and quality of the ingredients and the perfect balance of flavours. Guacamole dip is an ideal appetizer served with tortilla chips, crackers or even toast, and with a glass of margarita, it is delightful!

Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe-Served in Bowl With Crackers

If we search through Mexican cuisine, we will see that guacamole is one of the most representative recipes, spread first in the United States and then to the rest of the world. The recipe I present now is very close to the original one, which only contains avocado, sea salt, lime juice, cilantro and jalapeño.

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  • Ingredients
  • Preparing the Ingredients
  • How to Make the Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe?
  • Frequently Ask Questions (F.A.Q.)
  • Serving the Guacamole
  • Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe

Starting from this recipe, I will make some changes and bring guacamole closer to my tastes, resulting in a very delicious dip.

Ingredients

Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe-Ingredients

The guacamole recipe's main ingredient is avocado, from which I will use three pieces of ripe avocados and make a dip for three people. I will add cayenne pepper, lemon juice, half a red onion, a handful of chives, and a little extra virgin olive oil.

As you can see, I will not use coriander because I belong to those who do not like this ingredient. I replaced it with chives, and I will add a little chopped parsley at the end.

Preparing the Ingredients

Preparing the ingredients does not take long, and I start with the avocados that I cut in half and remove the seeds. I peeled the red onion, cut the cayenne pepper in half lengthwise, and removed the seeds to temper their spiciness.

Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe-Cleaned Onion, Chilli Pepper and Avocados Cut in Two

Using a spoon, I removed the avocado core from the peel and then cut it into small cubes and put it in a mixing bowl, in which I will mix the ingredients for the guacamole.

Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe-Chopped Avocados in the Bowl

I finely chopped half of the red onion and cayenne pepper. I also finely chopped the chives.

Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe-Chopped Red Onion
Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe-Chopped Chives

How to Make the Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe?

You will see that from here, and the guacamole recipe is made quickly and easily. With the help of a fork, I will easily mash the avocado pieces until I get an inhomogeneous paste, don't worry if the whole avocado pieces remain; it will be more rustic.

Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe-Mashed Avocados With a Fork

Over the mashed avocado, add the chopped onion, the chopped cayenne pepper and the finely chopped chives.

Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe-Chopped Chives, Red Onion and Chilli Pepper Over the Mashed Avocados

Squeeze the juice from a lemon, season with a teaspoon of sea salt and freshly ground pepper, and add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to make this dip as creamy as possible.

Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe-Seasoned Chopped Chives, Red Onion and Chilli Pepper Over the Mashed Avocados

Mix all the ingredients well with a spoon, add a tablespoon of chopped parsley and mix again to incorporate all the ingredients well.

Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe-Ready to Serve

We put the bowl with guacamole in the cold for 15 minutes to combine the flavours, and that's it; it was, in my opinion, the best homemade guacamole recipe, ready to serve.

Frequently Ask Questions (F.A.Q.)

Are limes or lemons better for homemade guacamole?

Both limes and lemons can be used to make guacamole, but traditionally limes are the preferred choice. Limes have a more acidic and tart flavour than lemons, which complements avocado's creamy and rich taste.

How do you make guacamole so it will taste better?

The key to good guacamole is using perfectly ripe avocados. Look for slightly soft avocados when gently pressed on them but not mushy. Use fresh and high-quality ingredients, such as fresh cilantro, ripe tomatoes, and red onions, to give your guacamole a delicious and authentic taste.

How do Mexican restaurants keep guacamole from turning brown?

The most common method is to add plenty of lime or lemon juice to the guacamole. The acid in the citrus juice helps slow the oxidation process, which causes the guacamole to turn brown. Some restaurants may add other acidic ingredients, such as vinegar or salsa, to help keep the guacamole fresh.

Serving the Guacamole

The easiest way is to serve it in a bowl with crackers or tortilla chips. To soak in this dip, you can also toast some bread and cut it into sticks. So delicious!

Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe-Served in Bowl With Crackers

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Best Homemade Guacamole Recipe

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This is in my opinion the best homemade guacamole recipe, due to the simplicity and quality of the ingredients but also due to the perfect balance of flavours. Guacamole dip is an ideal appetizer served with tortilla chips, crackers or even toast, and with a glass of margarita, delightful!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Resting Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, International, Mexican
Servings 3 portions
Calories 97 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 pieces avocado riped
  • ½ piece red onion chopped
  • 1 piece cayenne pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoon chives chopped
  • 1 piece lemon juice or lime
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt kosher
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • I first cut the avocados in half and I remove the seeds. I peeled the red onion and cut the cayenne pepper in half lengthwise and removed the seeds to temper its spiciness. Using a spoon, I removed the avocado core from the peel and then cut it into small cubes and put it in a bowl. I finely chopped half of the red onion and cayenne pepper. I also finely chopped the chives.
  • With the help of a fork, I will easily mash the avocado pieces until I get an inhomogeneous paste. Over the mashed avocado, add the chopped onion, the chopped cayenne pepper and the finely chopped chives. Squeeze the juice from a lemon, season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper and add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil,
  • Mix all the ingredients well with a spoon, add a tablespoon of chopped parsley and mix again to incorporate all the ingredients well. Put the bowl with guacamole in the cold for 15 minutes to combine the flavours.
  • The easiest way to serve is in a bowl with some crackers or tortilla chips. You can also toast some bread and cut it into sticks to soak in this dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gramsCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 777mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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