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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » 10 Minute Recipes

    The Best Guacamole Recipe

    Published: Apr 26, 2016 · Modified: Sep 14, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 62 Comments

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    This is the BEST Guacamole Recipe. The only guacamole recipe you will ever need. Trust us - we have done a lot of taste testing.  Such a simple recipe to make, easy to double or triple when feeding a crowd and a little secret ingredient that takes it to the next level. Add it to tacos, scoop it up with tortilla chips, dip a carrot in to it or just eat it with a spoon (no shame).

    a bowl of guacamole surrounded by tortilla chips and crudités.

    Store bought guac just never tastes the same. It's always scarily smooth (we like some chunks in ours) and has a weird acidic taste. You might think it is more convenient, but it's actually really easy to make yourself and you can adapt it to suit your own taste too.

    What makes this the BEST guacamole recipe? Well, we like to consider ourselves experts after years of taste testing. We think that the best guacamole is fully loaded, and has lots of chunky added ingredients. So, when you scoop it up with some tortilla chips, all the ingredients cling to it.

    Tomatoes add some freshness, lime juice adds plenty of zest and tang and a little garlic gives it an edge. Also, it's our secret ingredient.

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    • Step by step
    • Guacamole with bacon
    • Guacamole without coriander
    • What to serve with guacamole
    • How to choose an avocado
    • How to cut an avocado
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More avocado recipes
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    Step by step

    One: Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and mash until smooth in a pestle and mortar.
    Two: Prepare the other ingredients.
    Three: Add the rest of the ingredients to the mashed avocado and stir until mixed well. Taste and season again if needed.
    Four: Serve in a bowl with tortilla chips and veggie sticks.

    Three step collage of how to make guacamole.

    Guacamole with bacon

    That's right, our secret ingredient is BACON! Obviously if you don't eat meat, or just don't like bacon, then feel free to leave it out. But it seriously takes guacamole to the next level, and you hardly need to use any at all. Just enough to flavour it.

    Just 2 rashers of bacon in a big batch and it totally transforms this classic dip. You can taste little hints of saltiness and then you get the occasional crunch from a crispy bit of bacon. Seriously - it makes next level guacamole.

    Guacamole in a stone mortar.

    Guacamole without coriander

    It was only recently that I found out that there were people out there that didn't like coriander. Apparently some people think it tastes like soap. We are firmly in the "loving it" camp when it comes to coriander, but if you aren't a fan then you can leave it out or swap it for something like basil.

    What to serve with guacamole

    Guacamole is the ultimate party food dip, so some tortilla chips, pita chips and veggie sticks (like in the photo) are essential. But guacamole is also far more than a dip.

    We love it with poached eggs for breakfast, in a Vegan Burrito Bowl, served with Grilled Chicken Tacos, or loaded on top of our Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers.

    A bowl of guacamole on a serving board with crudités.

    How to choose an avocado

    As the meme goes, there are a few different stages of avocado. Hard, hard, hard, hard, brown. Well, there is a perfect stage, that makes the best guacamole and we have some tips on how you can choose the best ripe avocado.

    You don't want a super soft and mushy avocado, but you also don't want a hard and tasteless on. You want firm, but ripe. First, look for the colour. A ripe avocado will be darker (not just green), but an overripe avocado will be almost black.

    Make sure the stem is still attached and then gently press on one end and although it should be firm, there should be a little give to it as well.

    How to cut an avocado

    My mum keeps telling me that she doesn't eat avocado because she doesn't know how to cut one open. She is far from a novice in the kitchen, so I figured if she doesn't know, then maybe other people don't either.

    You can get a handy little avocado cutter, that is a 3 in one for the different stages of getting the flesh out, but you can just use a kitchen knife too.

    Simply cut the knife in to the skin all the way round lengthways, until you hit the stone. Then pull the avocado apart by twisting it. To remove the pit, strike your knife carefully in to the pit and then twist to the side and pull it out. You are now ready to get the good stuff out and you can do that just by using a spoon to scoop out the flesh from the skin.

    An avocado cut in half on a wooden surface.

    FAQs

    How to stop guacamole turning brown

    If you are making this ahead of time for a party, or you just like to have some guacamole in your fridge for when a craving hits, then you are going to want to make sure it doesn't turn brown, and it looks and tastes as fresh as possible.
    You want to make sure that it is tightly sealed either in Tupperware or with some cling film (plastic wrap) over the bowl before putting it in the fridge. Try to eat it within 24 hours for freshness. The lime juice in this guac recipe also helps to slow down the process too.

    Extra tips

    • Want to add something new? Try crumbling some feta on top of the guacamole just before serving.
    • Instead of using chopped jalapeno, why not mix a couple of tablespoons of salsa in to the guacamole?
    • Keep this vegan by skipping the bacon and adding a little extra salt.

    More avocado recipes

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    • Avocado Chocolate Pudding
    • Creamy Avocado Pasta

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    Recipe

    The best guacamole surrounded by sliced vegetables and tortilla chips.

    The Best Guacamole Recipe

    Now you can make the ultimate guacamole yourself. Add it to tacos, scoop it up with tortilla chips, dip a carrot in to it or just eat it with a spoon (no shame).
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    4.89 from 42 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Sauce/Spread
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
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    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 185kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 2 medium avocado
    • 1 tomato finely diced
    • 0.25 red onion finely diced
    • 6 tablespoon coriander (cilantro) chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves crushed
    • 0.5 lime (juice only)
    • 1 jalapeno chopped (more or less depending how spicy you like it)
    • 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
    • 2 rasher bacon cooked and diced

    Instructions

    • Mash the avocado, preferably in a pestle and mortar, but a bowl and fork will work.
    • Mix in the rest of the ingredients and serve immediately.

    Notes

    • The lime juice will stop the guacamole from browning for a while, but it is better when eaten straight away.
    • Want to add something new? Try crumbling some feta on top of the guacamole just before serving.
    • Instead of using chopped jalapeno, why not mix a couple of tablespoons of salsa in to the guacamole.
    • Keep this vegan by skipping the bacon and adding a little extra salt.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 653mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 26.6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.8mg
    Have you tried this recipe?Mention @hungryhealthyhappy on Instagram and tag #hungryhealthyhappy!
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. McBryde Mats

      May 09, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow, thank you, thank you thank you for this!, I'm making it right now!

      Reply
    2. Anosa

      May 05, 2016 at 6:06 am

      Never made guacamole myself but I do love having it with tortilla chips, thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    3. Brittany

      May 03, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE GUACAMOLE!! I would destroy this, what a lovely recipe.

      Reply
    4. Laura Agar Wilson

      May 03, 2016 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      Blimey I have to give this a try! I love avocados but have never actually made a proper guac!

      Reply
    5. Regina

      April 30, 2016 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't grow up with avocados, but since I first tried guacamole I've been hooked!

      Reply
    6. Sally Akins

      April 29, 2016 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      I didn't like guacamole until a few years ago but now I can't get enough of it! This recipe looks fab

      Reply
    7. Linsy

      April 28, 2016 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      Its my favorite way of eating avocado too. I top it all Mexican dishes too

      Reply
    8. Nayna Kanabar

      April 28, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      I love guacamole, and I always add a little fresh crushed green chilli in mine.

      Reply
    9. Emily Underworld

      April 28, 2016 at 1:04 pm

      I've never tried guacamole before, but I do love avocado! Maybe I should give it a go.

      Reply
    10. Camilla

      April 27, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      Ooh you've really put me in the mood for guacamole now Dannii, I just need some avocado as we have all the other ingredients. Must check out those Tortilla Chips too!

      Reply
    11. Ali

      April 27, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      I'll admit I do like my guacamole blended a little :-) Great tortilla chips though will keep an eye out for them in Tesco

      Reply
    12. Ashley

      April 27, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      haha yup, I definitely eat wayyy too much guac (and salsa!) when at a mexican restaurant!! This guacamole sounds sooo good! I wish I had some for snacking right now!

      Reply
    13. Natasha Mairs

      April 27, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      I haven't had guacamole in ages! This version looks really nice and healthy

      Reply
    14. Gingey Bites

      April 27, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE guacamole too - and for me, it has to have tomatoes, chilli and lots of coriander. Yours looks great.

      Reply
    15. Nicky

      April 27, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      Oh I LOVE a really good guacamole and this one looks perfect.I fancy mine with a nice big bowl of chilli and some of those tortillas :-)

      Reply
    16. Harriet from Toby & Roo

      April 27, 2016 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh that looks lush! Much chunkier than I've tried before, I must give it a go! H x

      Reply
    17. [email protected]

      April 27, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      I have never heard of Well &Truly chips. I wonder if we can grt them in the U.S.? I also have never heard of sticking baking bits in guacamole. I don't thk I'd be a fan of that. I love putting in garlic, tomato, onion, and cilantro. ....yum!

      Reply
    18. Ceri Jones

      April 27, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      The ultimate recipe, until you find another way of improving it that is! Am disapointed there are no Jalapenos ha ha. Yum!

      Reply
    19. Milly Youngman

      April 27, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Ahh guac is my fave! I normally just throw in some avocado, chilli and lemon juice - but definitely going to try your version!

      Reply
    20. Wendy

      April 27, 2016 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      Guacamole looks amazing, can't beat it freshly made. I just love it on 'gourmet hot dogs' with a huge dollop of oven roast tomato salsa alongside it to.

      Reply
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