The Best Guacamole Recipe

Here’s a classic, foolproof guacamole that most people agree is the best—fresh, balanced, and letting the avocados shine 🥑

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🥑 The Best Guacamole Recipe

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

• 3 ripe avocados

• 1 small white onion, finely diced

• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small jalapeño or serrano, finely minced (optional)

• Juice of 1 lime (plus more to taste)

• 2–3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

• ¾ tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)

• Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Optional but Popular Add-Ins

• ½ small tomato, seeded and diced

• ¼ tsp ground cumin

• A splash of olive oil (for extra richness)

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Instructions

1. Prep avocados: Cut, pit, and scoop into a bowl. Mash gently with a fork—chunky is best.

2. Build flavor: Add onion, garlic, chile, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

3. Finish: Fold in cilantro (and tomato if using).

4. Taste & adjust: Add more lime or salt as needed.

5. Rest (optional): Let sit 5–10 minutes for flavors to meld.

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Pro Tips 🌟

• Use Hass avocados that yield slightly to pressure.

• Rinse diced onion briefly in cold water to mellow sharpness.

• Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning.

Want a restaurant-style, no-garlic traditional Mexican, or spicy variation?