Easy Guacamole

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This easy guacamole recipe is quick and simple to make. Great with tortilla chips or as a topping for Mexican foods!

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A bowl of easy guacamole, topped with black pepper and served with blue corn tortilla chips
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 cups

This quick and easy guacamole is (almost) too good to be true. 

Easy Guacamole Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make restaurant-worthy guacamole at home: 

  • Avocados: This easy guacamole recipe starts with two peeled and pitted avocados. 
  • Onions and tomatoes: Chopped onions and tomatoes add flavor, color, and texture.
  • Seasonings: This flavorful guacamole is seasoned with fresh garlic, salt, and pepper. 
  • Lime juice: Fresh lime juice lends flavor and keeps the guacamole from browning. 

How to Make Easy Guacamole

Mash the avocado, stir in the remaining ingredients, and chill in the fridge. That’s it! You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below. 

What to Serve With Easy Guacamole

Serve this easy guacamole with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping. You can also spread it on toast, use it as a hamburger or sandwich topping, or dollop it onto a baked potato. Of course, this guac pairs well with everything in our collection of Our 21 Best Authentic Mexican Recipes. The options are endless!

How to Store and Freeze Easy Guacamole

Place the guacamole in an airtight container, then cover the top with a thin layer of water, lemon juice, or lime juice (the barrier will keep air from getting in, preventing browning). Store in the refrigerator for up to two days. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“This recipe is so easy to put together and it is delicious,” raves Sharon Madden. “My husband really liked it too. We had this as a side with our tacos on taco night and there was nothing left when we were done.”

“This was excellent,” according to sport1girl. “I used all the lime juice listed in the recipe and thought it enhanced it but wasn't overpowering. I had a bunch of fresh cilantro and threw that in.”

“I have made this more than once,” says Jacquelyn. “Sometimes I add a little hot sauce to it, but most of the time I just like it the way it's written. I often use it as a "spread" for sandwiches. Very fresh, and yummy!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 ripe tomato, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make easy guacamole

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  2. Mash avocado in a medium serving bowl.

    A glass bowl with mashed avocados and a fork

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  3. Stir in onion, tomato, and garlic.

    A glass bowl with mashed avocado, chopped tomato, onion, and garlic with a fork

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  4. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper.

    A glass bowl of seasoned guacamole being stirred with a fork

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  5. Cover and chill guacamole for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

    A bowl of easy guacamole, topped with black pepper and served with blue corn tortilla chips

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

45 Calories
4g Fat
3g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 45
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.