Easy Chunky Guacamole
This simple, chunky guacamole is made with creamy avocados, zesty lime juice, and fresh onions and tomatoes. Perfect as a healthy dip or topping for chips, tacos, nachos, and more!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 205kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup finely diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely diced purple onion
- 1 lime, juiced approximately 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 Jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (leave seeds for more heat, add more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and remove the pit from the avocados. To cut avocados, halve them lengthwise using a sharp knife and carefully remove the pit and discard it. Then, scoop out the flesh using a spoon.
- Drop the avocado halves into a medium-sized bowl, and begin to gently mash until they reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, cumin, and jalapeno (if using) until well-mixed. Add the tomatoes last, folding everything together until well combined. Remember not to overmix, or the guacamole texture will be too smooth.
- Taste and season with extra salt, lime juice, cilantro, and/or jalapeño if desired. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
I have included step-by-step photos above in the article.
Important tips and suggestions
Use Fresh Ingredients. Shortcuts like garlic powder and lime juice are fine in a pinch, but guacamole tastes best when you make it fresh, from scratch.
Leave It a Little Chunky. For guacamole, don’t overmix. Traditionally, guac is made using a molcajete, a stone bowl and pestle (see link). I like to use my veggie chopper because it has a mixer attachment, but you can also make it in a mixing bowl using a potato masher or fork. Fold until slightly creamy, but leave some chunky pieces for extra flavor and texture.
If you over-mix, you’ll have a smooth puree. For that reason, food processors are not recommended for this recipe unless you are trying to make a dip.
Store-bought fresh Pico (from the refrigerator section) can be a great ‘cheat’ if you want to make a small batch without buying whole veggies…or if you just want to forego the chopping.
Optional add-ins for guacamole
- Add natural sweetness: Mix in finely diced mango, pineapple, peaches, or pomegranate for a fresh twist.
- Boost texture and crunch: Sprinkle in pepitas, toasted almonds, or cashews.
- Make it creamy: Stir in a spoonful of non-dairy yogurt or vegan sour cream for extra smoothness.
- Enhance the flavor: Season with freshly cracked black pepper or Everything Bagel seasoning.
- Add smoky heat: Mix in chopped chipotle peppers for a bold, smoky guacamole.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 383mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g