Authentic Guacamole

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Updated Aug 11, 2025

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Authentic guacamole is easy to make and full of flavor, this recipe is a must try! Make this and find learn why this is one of our best avocado recipes.
 
 
It seems that guacamole has become almost as common as apple pie within American cuisine. Well, that may be stretching it a bit, but you’ve got to admit that for something started by the Aztecs back sometime around the 16th century, this little dish has done alright for itself and in my humble opinion has probably gotten even prettier over time.
 

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“For most of us who are making our own authentic guacamole, it all starts here in the produce section of your supermarket.”

A pile of avocadoes
Although it’s commonly nestled among the vegetables that get along quite will with it, the avocado is a fruit that grows on a tree.  There are a few different varieties, but the Hass Avocado is among the most popular to use and it is the kind we most often see when out shopping.  Take a look at this link that can give you a little more information about the different types of avocados.   The picture above, taken in my favorite local grocery store, shows a good mix of hass avocados at varying degrees of ripeness.  Those with the darker skins are the ones that were begging me to take them home.  I happily obliged.
 
 
 

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These are a few of the things that get along nicely with avocados and are the mainstay of my own recipe.  Missing from this group portrait is a good friend introduced to me by my father many, many years ago, garlic.  Garlic is of course optional but it is almost always well received with the rest of the gang, pictured above.
 
 
A knife sitting on top of a wooden cutting board, with Avocado
Everyone has their own way they like to peel an avocado.  My preferred method is to score the skin with a paring knife, down to the pit.  I do this in quarters, and the skin comes off nicely and the pit is accessed and discarded with minimal mess, something I’m all about!
mortar and pestle making guacamole.

 

Bowl of Guacamole with limes.
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Authentic Guacamole

4.75 from 4 votes
Easy and fresh tasting tropical classic.
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
By: Dan from Platter Talk

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Ingredients 

  • 3 ripened hass avocados
  • 1 large lime, (or 2 small limes)
  • 2 tomatoes, , cubed in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 small red onion coarsely diced
  • 1 chile pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, , washed, stemmed, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • Optional: 2 cloves crushed garlic

Instructions 

  • Peel and pit avocados and place in medium size mixing bowl or large mortar.
  • Add the juice from the lime(s).
  • Combine onion, pepper, cilantro, salt, and optional garlic.
  • Mix together with table fork, table knife, or pestle if using mortar.
  • Add additional salt or lime juices if desired.
  • When desired flavor is achieve, gently stir in tomatoes, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 880mg, Potassium: 475mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 428IU, Vitamin C: 23mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer/Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
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26 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This guacamole looks fantastic! I am a big avocado fan, so I will be making it soon! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Guacamole is the BEST! As the ultimate avocado lover this is my favorite dip : ) So good and yes so glad it has made its way into the mainstream after a history of hundreds of years!

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  3. I love guacamole…heck even just avocados by themselves. Hass are definitely my favorite. When they’re perfectly ripe, they taste heavenly!

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  4. 5 stars
    I love Guacamole ! Especially with garlic , it gives it a delicious kick- this looks amazing! Thanks for sharing it’s history.

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