Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Guacamole Recipes Chef John's Classic Guacamole 4.9 (59) 49 Reviews 9 Photos There are few things as easy, healthy, and delicious as this ubiquitous dip. However, unless you're grinding your aromatic vegetation in a molcajete, or against a cutting board, you're really not tasting a classic guacamole. The flavors not only become more intense, but actually change in character. This is just what those bland, fatty, but delectable avocados need. That and a thoughtful seasoning of lime juice, and maybe some more salt. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on November 16, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 9 9 9 9 Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 2 tablespoons minced fresh serrano chili ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided ¼ cup finely diced white onion ½ teaspoon kosher salt for grinding vegetables, plus more to taste 4 large Hass avocados 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes, drained (Optional) 1 lime, juiced, or more to taste Directions Place minced peppers, 1/4 cup of the chopped cilantro, and the diced onions on a cutting board. Chop them together into very small pieces. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Using the flat side of the knife blade, smear the mixture to work it into a paste, and chop again to achieve as fine a texture as possible. Stem, halve, and pit the avocados. Scoop out flesh and place in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, onion and serrano mixture, salt, and fresh lime juice. Mash with a potato masher to desired texture (smooth or chunky), 5 or 6 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. If not serving immediately, cover and refrigerate. Chef John I Made It Print 94 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 158 Calories 14g Fat 10g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 158 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Sodium 89mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 7g 24% Total Sugars 1g Protein 2g 4% Vitamin C 14mg 16% Calcium 17mg 1% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 519mg 11% * 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.