Creamy Guacamole From Scratch Recipe Easy 5-Minute Homemade Dip
A quick and easy creamy guacamole recipe made from scratch with simple, fresh ingredients. Perfect for a flavorful dip that’s smooth, fresh, and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- Juice of 1 lime (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: halve the avocados, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a mixing bowl. Finely dice the red onion, mince the garlic, chop the cilantro, and if using, finely chop the jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat). Squeeze the lime juice, catching any seeds.
- Mash the avocado: using a fork, gently mash the avocado flesh until you reach your preferred consistency, leaving some pea-sized lumps for texture (about 1–2 minutes).
- Add the other ingredients: sprinkle in the diced onion, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño. Pour in the fresh lime juice and season with salt and black pepper.
- Mix gently: fold everything together using a spoon or spatula, taking care not to overmix to preserve the creamy texture.
- Taste and adjust: taste the guacamole and add more salt or lime juice if needed to balance flavors (about 30 seconds).
- Serve immediately or chill: serve right away for best color and flavor, or press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocados for best texture. Add lime juice early to prevent browning. For a smoother guacamole, use a food processor but hand-mashing preserves authentic texture. To keep guacamole fresh, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate. Soaking diced onions in cold water for 10 minutes before adding can mellow sharpness. Optional jalapeño adds a gentle kick; omit for mild flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
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