Authentic guacamole is super easy to make and it’s made best with fresh and flavorful whole food ingredients. Lime flavored with a touch of herbs and spices you’ll love this recipe!
Ingredients you will need for this recipe
- Avocado
- Lime
- White Onion
- Serrano Pepper
- Cilantro
- Roma Tomato
- Salt
A helpful tip before starting…
Guacamole can be customized. For example, some people prefer red onions. Little small changes are fine. However, straying too far you’ll lose the essence of the recipe and what it is.
The proper way to store guacamole
Personally, I like a nice lime flavor in guacamole. But, it doesn’t help with only taste it slows down oxidation. Oxidation is why avocados turn black so quickly. Store this recipe in a sealed container in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days. The avocado may reach 3 if you’re lucky. Remember these are fresh ingredients with no fillers or additives. Great food doesn’t last long.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can you freeze guacamole?
Yes you can. But, I don’t advise it because when you freeze fruits and vegetables it completely changes the texture. This recipe should be smooth and chunky. After you freeze it, the texture with be very mushy.
How to keep guacamole from turning brown?
In this recipe that will not be an issue. While taking photos this guac sat on my counter for hours before disposing it.
However, if the guacamole is turning brown you do not have enough lime in the recipe. Lime or citrus fruits have citric acid which is a natural preserver for foods and works wonders stopping oxidation.
Why is guacamole good for you?
First, the entire recipe is made with whole ingredients. Next, the heart healthy avocado which is loaded with good fats and antioxidants. This recipe is naturally good fat and low carb which makes this great for anyone that is keto or gluten free.
What to serve with guacamole?
Guac is an appetizer for the most part like pico de gallo. Served with chips with salsa or by itself. You can also put it on top of tacos, carne asada, in burritos or quesadillas.
Guacamole
Ingredients
- 2 avocado
- 2 lime
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 medium white onion, diced
- 1 serrano pepper, diced
- 1 roma tomato
Instructions
- In the mortar, add 2 TB of onion, 1 TB chopped cilantro and the diced serrano pepper with 1/4 tsp salt and a little lime juice. Grind all of these ingredients up into a paste-like mix. If you don't have a mortar add all these ingredients into a blender but squeeze the entire lime in and blend until smooth.
- In a bowl add in ripe avocados. Remove the skin and pit first. Now roughly smash the avocados leaving some chunks in. Now add in the contents from the mortar or your blender.
- Fold that in. Then, add in the remaining onion, cilantro and squeeze the limes then zest them into the guacamole. Chop up your Roma tomato and ass that in as well.
- Lastly, add salt to taste then serve.
Nutrition
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.