Simple Homemade Guacamole Recipe (No Tomato)
Tomatoes in guacamole? A hard pass for me. This simple homemade guacamole without tomatoes lets the buttery richness of perfectly ripe avocados shine without any competing flavors. Just fresh, perfectly chunky guac in 30 minutes.
Equipment
- medium sized bowl with cover
- Fork
- Cutting board and knife
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe Hass avocados
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro stems removed, add leaves to measuring cup, then finely chop
- 2-3 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice or a splash of the jalapeño brine
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Cut each avocado in half lengthwise and twist to sepereate. Remove the pit and scoop the green flesh into a medium bowl. Discard any brown spots. Using a fork, mash until chunky leaving some bits of texture - we don't want it smooth.
- Finely mince the red onion and chop the cilantro leaves. Add to the bowl along with chopped pickled jalapeños, fresh lime juice (start with half the lime, about 1 tablespoon), and salt. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust — more salt for deeper flavor, more lime for extra brightness, more pickled jalapeños for heat, or more cilantro for additional bright, complex flavor.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. Remove, give it a quick stir, and serve with tortilla chips, warm pita, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Notes
- Avocados: store ripe avocados in the fridge until ready to use. This is the best time-saving hack for great guacamole and keeps them from getting mushy.
- Pickled jalapeños: found in a jar with other canned goods and hot sauces. Start with 2 tablespoons and add more to taste.
- Organic ingredients: highly recommended if possible. The fresh flavors are truly something special with quality ingredients.