Easy Guacamole Recipe (5 Minutes + Video)

This quick & easy guacamole recipe is made with a handful of healthy ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes! This simple guacamole dip is our favorite appetizer and we always make it on tacos nights! Watch the video to learn how to make this guacamole recipe!

Guacamole is the reason I eat tacos.

Or any type of Mexican food really. When I say I’m craving tacos, what I’m really communicating is, “Tonight I want to eat my weight in guacamole” (with some homemade salsa on the side for good measure).

I’ve been making this quick & easy guacamole recipe for as long as I can remember. It is made with a handful of healthy ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes! This simple guacamole dip is our favorite appetizer and we always make it on taco nights! 

How to make guacamole

When I give this the title Easy Guacamole, I mean it. It only takes 5 minutes to whip up this guacamole recipe. However, it is preferable to let the mixture sit for a little while (15-30 minutes) so the flavors have a chance to blend.

But, to be honest, I usually just dive right in and throw flavor blending to the wind (because when it comes to guacamole I have zero self-control or patience)! SO let’s dive into how to make guacamole!

Mash the avocados

Use a fork or potato masher to carefully mash the avocados. Leave it a little chunkier than you’d like the final product to be, because it will get mashed more later on in the process as other ingredients are added. 

Add lime juice & spices

Next mix in the lime juice and spices and stir until evenly distributed. 

Add tomato, cilantro & onion

Next, add in the tomato, cilantro and onion (if you’re using onion and not onion powder)! Stir very gently until the ingredients are evenly distributed. 

Let the guacamole recipe set 

Cover the guacamole and let it set for 15-30 minutes, if desired. You can also make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator completely covered with plastic wrap. 

Serve!

Serve this guacamole with your favorite chips or veggies as an appetizer, or on the side of your favorite taco recipe! 

Serving suggestions: 

Here are some yummy recipes that can be made and served with this easy guacamole recipe:

• These sweet potato tacos are the BEST!
• This is our favorite easy homemade salsa recipe! It’s made in 5 minutes in the blender!
• Refried black beans are easy to make and are a great vegetarian option for taco nights!
• This grilled peach salsa is great for summer!
• this Mexican cauliflower rice is a great low-carb option!
• These paleo tortillas are great if you’re gluten-free!

FAQS about this Guacamole Recipe

How do you prevent Homemade Guacamole from browning?

Nobody likes brown avocados, right?! So, if you choose to make this Easy Homemade Guacamole in advance, or have leftovers, here are a few tips to help prevent browning:

First, you need to understand why  avocados turn brown: 

Do y’all remember that I was a chemistry teacher in my life before kids?! Well, it’s true! I am a total science nerd…which comes in handy in the kitchen!

Avocados turn brown because they contain an enzyme that causes the fatty acids in them to break down when exposed to oxygen. The broken-down fats become brown in color. There are two ways to keep this from occurring…

1. by preventing oxygen from reaching the avocado and 
2. slowing down enzyme function.

Here are some ways to accomplish these goals:

1) Store in an airtight container covered in plastic wrap: 

Remember, the less oxygen that hits the guacamole, the better. So if you store it in an airtight container without extra room, there will be less places oxygen can reach the guacamole to cause browning.

Also, try covering it with plastic wrap before putting the lid on. Press the plastic wrap on top of the guacamole to remove air bubbles and then put the lid on the container.

2) Use lime juice: 

Spritz some extra lime juice on the top layer before covering the guacamole in plastic wrap. Acidic conditions caused by lime (or lemon) juice drastically slows down the enzymes that cause browning. So making sure any areas of the guacamole that are exposed to oxygen are coated in lime juice before storing will help prevent browning!

3) Keep it cold: 

Enzymes work faster in warmer conditions (to a certain point), so chilling your guacamole recipe in the refrigerator is a great way to slow down the browning process too!

Easy Guacamole Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions

As always I recommend making the recipe as written….because I wouldn’t share it with you if I didn’t think it was the best of the best! However, there are a couple changes you could make if you wanted to!

• Spices: If you notice, I opt for powdered spices in my guacamole (garlic powder, onion powder, etc). If you prefer the real thing (minced garlic, real onion) by all means go for it! 
  • Garlic powder: use minced garlic if desired!
  • Onion powder: use finely chopped red onion (about 1/2 cup) in place of onion powder, if desired.
• Tomatoes: If you’re a raw mater-hater, then you can leave out the tomatoes. I think they add something special to this Easy Homemade Guacamole, but they are easily omitted without effecting the taste in the slightest!

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Quick & Easy Guacamole Recipe

This quick & easy guacamole recipe is made with a handful of healthy ingredients and is ready in 5 minutes! This simple guacamole dip is our favorite appetizer and we always make it on taco nights! Watch the video to learn how to make this guacamole recipe!

Course Appetizer, con, dip, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword easy guacamole recipe, easy homemade guacamole, guacamole, guacamole dip, guacamole recipe, guacamole recipe easy, how to make guacamole, simple guacamole recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Chilling time 30 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 8 Servings

Calories 116kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

• glass batter bowl
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups
• spatula
• potato masher
• glass storage container with lid

Ingredients

• 3 Medium Avocados
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ - 1 tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1-2 TBS lime juice
• 2 TBS chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 small tomatoes deseeded and diced

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Instructions

• Cut open avocados lengthwise, remove the pit, and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
• Use a potato masher or fork and gently mash the avocado, leaving it a little bit chunky at this point.
• Add cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, ½ tsp salt, pepper and 1 TBS lime juice.
• If you would like your guacamole smoother, use a fork or your potato masher to mix in the spices as you mash the mixture. If you like your guacamole a little chunkier, use a rubber spatula to stir in the spices until well combined!
• Add cilantro and tomatoes and stir until combined.
• Taste and add extra salt or lime juice if needed!
• Let sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before Serving.
• You may place it in the fridge if making more than 30 minutes ahead of time. I recommend plopping a pit in the middle, adding a splash of lime juice to the top layer, and covering it very tightly with plastic wrap (so no air gets to the guacamole) in order to prevent browning.
• Serve at room temperature or cold, whichever you prefer!

Video

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions: 

• Spices: If you notice, I opt for powdered spices in my guacamole (garlic powder, onion powder, etc). If you prefer the real thing (minced garlic, real onion) by all means go for it!
  • Garlic powder: use minced garlic if desired!
  • Onion powder: use finely chopped red onion (about 1/2 cup) in place of onion powder, if desired.
• Tomatoes: If you're a raw mater-hater, then you can leave out the tomatoes. I think they add something special to this Easy Homemade Guacamole, but they are easily omitted without effecting the taste in the slightest!

How to store guacamole

Store in an airtight container wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator. Squeeze a little lime juice on the surface before storing to prevent browning. 

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.3g | Protein: 1.6g | Fat: 10.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.4g | Sodium: 74.2mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 12.1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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