Easy Homemade Guacamole

Bowl of guacamole surrounded by tortilla chips.

5 from 1 vote

This simple yet flavorful Easy Homemade Guacamole made with fresh lime juice, jalapeno, tomatoes, garlic, and shallots is so much better than storebought!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Servings: cup

Calories: 697kcal

Author: Naomi Andres

Equipment

mixing bowls
masher

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados
1 lime juiced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons tomatoes diced small
3 tablespoons shallot * minced
1 tablespoon jalapeño pepper * minced
optional: chopped cilantro

Instructions

Peel and remove the pits (save pits for later) from the avocados and mash together with the lime juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin using a fork or potato masher.
2 ripe avocados, 1 lime, ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin, salt, black pepper, 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Fold in the chopped jalapeno, shallot, tomatoes, and cilantro (if using) until incorporated. Add the avocado pits back into the finished guacamole to prevent it from turning brown. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop and meld.
3 tablespoons tomatoes, 3 tablespoons shallot , 1 tablespoon jalapeño pepper

Notes

Or you could make this with white or purple onion if that's what you have on hand!
I don't include the jalapeno seeds, but you could if you want it to be spicy! If you don't like spice at all, replace the jalapeno with finely chopped green bell pepper or omit it entirely.

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