As someone who feels passionately about avocados (I mean, I wrote an entire cookbook on them back in 2013) my love for guacamole knows no bounds. This is hands down the best guacamole ever and I promise you'll never need another recipe / formula ever again. Eat it as a dip with chips or add it to my favorite bean and cheese burritos, and all the bowls!!
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Why I Love This Recipe
I take my guacamole very seriously. It has to be the perfect mixture of smooth and chunky. Seasoned just the right amount. If it's lacking on salt that's a major bummer. AND.... here's the secret: you need a mix of lemon and lime juice in order to make the Best Guacamole EVER. Boom. Game over. Add to that the perfect amount of finely chopped red onions, freshly chopped chives (or cilantro) and salt and pepper and a hint of spice and you're set. You'll be on your way to be best guacamole your kitchen has ever seen! Promise!
Put this on some carnitas tacos. This really goes on everything, and makes it better- load it on some shrimp skewers or a burrito bowl!
You can take Best Guacamole base and jazz it up with any number of variations! I like to add bacon sometimes. A combo of pineapple and mango is delish and so summery. Or even throw in some roasted poblano peppers if you want extra smoke. You're welcome in advance 🙂
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Ripe avocados
- Red onion
- Chives
- Lemon
- Lime
- Jalapeño or Serrano Peppers
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Homemade Tortilla Chips
How to Make
Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin and place the avocado flesh into a bowl.
Add the lemon juice, lime juice, red onion, chives, jalapeño, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork until half smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
Serve the guacamole immediately with homemade tortilla chips.
Tips & Tricks
Buy Avocados ahead of time: I tend to buy my avocados rock hard and let them ripen at home to prevent any bumps and bruises. Then I let them ripen on my counter at home. Once they turn a darker shade of green, gently squeeze the avocado. If it yields to pressure, it is ripe.
If you need to ripen avocados faster: there's not quick fix to ripen avocados faster but if you keep them in a brown paper bag with a banana, they'll ripen faster than just on the counter alone.
How to serve guacamole: I always serve guacamole with homemade tortilla chips, freshly made salsas and tacos!
FAQ's
How to pick a ripe avocado?
I tend to buy my avocados rock hard and let them ripen at home to prevent any bumps and bruises. Then I let them ripen on my counter at home. Once they turn a darker shade of green, gently squeeze the avocado. If it yields to pressure, it is ripe.
What is traditional guacamole made of?
Traditional guacamole is made of avocados, lime juice, herbs, onions, tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper.
How do I store leftover guacamole?
Place the leftover guacamole in an airtight container, ensuring that there is minimal air exposure. To be extra safe, layer a piece of plastic wrap on top of the guacamole to prevent any air exposure. Store it in the refrigerator for up to two days.
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Ingredients
- 4 large ripe avocados
- ⅓ cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
- ½ lemon juiced, plus more as needed
- ½ lime juiced, plus more as needed
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño or finely chopped serrano
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half lengthwise. Remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin and place the avocado flesh into a bowl.
- Add the lemon juice, lime juice, red onion, chives, jalapeño, salt and pepper. Mash with a fork until half smooth and creamy. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips
Notes
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Photo by Matt Armendariz / Food Styling by Adam Pearson / Recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking
I cannot believe in all my years of making guacamole, I have never used lemon! I'll have to try it,thanks!
The BEST guacamole? I love that is looks super simple with no crazy ingredients -- I'll have to try it and find out if it's the best. 🙂
The best guac?!? I have to try this. 🙂
Given the range of sizes that both lemons and limes come in and the varying degrees of their juiciness, do you have a tsp/TBL equivalent for the 1/2 lemon and the 1/2 lime? Thanks!
Yes I LOVE lemon in guac!!! SO glad you mentioned that...I may even be bold and try orange haha
Yum!!! I could eat that right from a spoon!
Well you are the guac queen, and I can attest to how good this is, having made it and having made several recipes from you killer cookbook.
I love all of your guacamole recipes! Why should this be any different? Can't wait to get some avocados and make a big batch of this!
Oh my--this looks divine. I'm glad I have all the ingredients on hand to make a big bowl of this for lunch today or else I would be one unhappy pregnant lady! 😉
I want to dive head first into that bowl!
This really does looks like a great guacamole recipe, love the lemon and lime juice combination and judging from what others say this must be a keeper. Thanks!
Coming from avocado queen herself, this must be GOOD!!!
When I saw the title, I just HAD to comment because if you're saying it's the best, after like 50 bazillion guac recipes later, then...this is The One. pinned
I dream of guac too 🙂 Ahh it's just the best! Love that you use lemons, I usually just use lime. I trust you to have the perfect amount of ingredients. Saving this one, Gaby! Thanks for sharing!
If you declare it the best then it HAS to be! Can't wait to try 🙂