Classic Guacamole

Taco Tuesday calls for this Classic Guacamole! It tastes so fresh and is super simple to make with only 6 ingredients. This is the best guacamole recipe to go with your tortilla chips, tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, or whatever it is you're making tonight!

Ingredients You'll Need

Avocado: You need three avocados for this recipe, peeled and pits removed. To make the best Guacamole - you need the freshest ingredients. Be sure to select avocados that are perfectly ripe. When you lightly press on the side of the avocado, it should have a little give to it.

Lime: Just the juice of one lime is needed for this easy Guacamole recipe to make it tangy and bright. If you like it more limey- just add a little more.

Cilantro: I think Cilantro is an absolute MUST in classic Guacamole. Definitely my favorite herb! If you really don't like Cilantro, then leave it out.

Red Onion: You need just a little bit of diced red onions. Not only do I love the flavor of red onions in it, but I love the pop of color it gives to it.

Jalapeño: I like it to have some spice, so I always add at least one minced jalapeño with the seeds removed. If you like it spicier, you can leave the seeds in or replace with a Serrano pepper.

Sea Salt: Just a pinch of sea salt brings together all the flavors in this Guacamole.

To make this Classic Guacamole, just mash the peeled and pitted avocados with a fork. Add in the lime juice, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and sea salt. Stir to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!

*Note: To prevent this Guacamole from turning brown, be sure to serve immediately. If you have extra, squeeze a little lime juice on top and store it in an airtight container with some plastic wrap pressed up against the guacamole. If it does get a little brown, you can always scrape off that top layer.

The Best Guacamole Variations

Though I love this Classic Guacamole recipe as is, there are other additions/ substitutions you can make to tailor to your taste.

• An ingredient that is often used is minced Garlic.
• There are many Guacamole recipes that include tomatoes. You can add in diced Roma or Cherry tomatoes to this recipe.
• For a sweeter Guacamole, just add in some fruit like diced Mango, Pineapple, or Pomegranate seeds.
• Like I always say, cheese makes everything better. Use Crumbled Cotija or Feta Cheese.
• Replace the Jalapeño for a Serrano Pepper for more heat or for a more interesting flavor, use a Fresno Pepper.

Other Recipes to Serve with Classic Guacamole

• Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
• Quinoa Chicken Fajita Bowl
• Mini Margarita Cupcakes

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