I can’t believe I didn’t have an actual guacamole recipe to share with you up until now. Better late than never! Guacamole is really up there for me. However, more often than not, I just doctor up a mashed avocado for myself rather than make an actual guacamole. I’m guilty of not making the time to make dishes more elaborate for myself – not that guacamole is elaborate by any means, but you know what I mean.

This simple authentic guacamole recipe is amazing as is or can be tweaked to your liking. Some feel strongly about no tomatoes in authentic guacamole so I kept them as an optional add-in in the recipe. I make it without myself. Back in the day though I would make a version with feta, Kalamata olives, & tomatoes that was super delicious too if you are looking for a unique spin.

How To Keep Guacamole From Turning Brown?

I put two avocado pits on top of the guacamole in a glass air-tight container. The pits help the avocado from turning brown as fast.

Other ways:

My mom taught me that if you tightly wrap guacamole with plastic wrap over the bowl, pressing the plastic wrap down to the guacamole so that there is no air, the guacamole won’t turn brown. While I don’t normally use plastic wrap, it’s a great tip for a party when you want to pre-make the guacamole and don’t want pits in there. Another way I read is that you can squeeze lemon or lime over the top OR add a thin layer of water to stop the oxygen from turning the guacamole brown. Just make sure the entire surface is covered. Pour off the water, if using water, before stirring up and serving.

If you are preparing a Mexican feast or just a Friday night nacho movie night, you might like this Pico De Gallo to serve with it.

Or this homemade salsa. It was made pretty thin here, but it can also be made chunkier by not pulsing the food processor as much.

This extra delicious Cashew Queso Dip is always a hit too.

Simple Authentic Guacamole Recipe

This simple authentic guacamole recipe is amazing as is or can be tweaked to your liking.

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Total Time 10

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

3 large 4 medium or 6 mini avocados
1/2 large or 1 small red or yellow onion finely diced
2 large garlic cloves minced
1 jalapeno seeded & finely chopped
1/2 loose cup chopped cilantro
2 limes juiced
sea salt to taste
if needed 1/2 lemon juiced, try without first
optional add-ins cayenne, chopped Kalamata olives, and/or diced tomatoes – I usually make without

Method

Add everything to a large bowl and mash with a fork until well combined. Gently fork it together if you want it a bit chunkier, or go to town if you like it smoother. ENJOY!

Notes

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