Inspired by my restaurant days, this easy fresh guacamole recipe combines not 1 but 2 ripe avocados with jalapeños, red onion, fresh lime juice, and lots of cilantro. Smashed together in a zip-top bag (or traditional molcajete) with my secret ingredient –Tajín! – the result is a chunky-creamy guacamole dip with bright and spicy flavor.
And with all the citrus, this homemade guacamole never browns!
Recipe by Jess Larson on April 18, 2017
Prep time: PT15M
Total time: PT15M
Rating
5 stars ( reviews)
Keywords
guacamole recipe, homemade guacamole
Ingredients
2 large, ripe Hass avocados, halved and de-seeded
¼ medium red onion, finely diced (approx. ¼ cup)
2 jalapeño peppers, de-seeded as desired and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 large, juicy lime or 1 small lemon, juiced (approx. 3 tablespoons)
⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon kosher salt
heaping ½ teaspoon garlic powder
heaping ½ teaspoon chile lime seasoning such as Tajíin
for serving, as desired: finely chopped cilantro, tortilla chips, etc.
Categories
Snack Recipes
Cuisine
Mexican & Tex-Mex
Steps
Add the onion, jalapeno, and garlic to a resealable bag. Season with a pinch of kosher salt. Seal the bag, pressing out as much air as possible so the bag doesn’t pop. Using a rolling pin or heavy-bottomed pan, carefully smash down on the bag to release the natural juices of the vegetables. The aromatics should be juicy and softened, but not smashed into a fine paste. (Alternatively, if you have a large mortar and pestle or traditional molcajete, you can combine all of the ingredients in the bowl and use the handle to press down and smash the aromatics.)
Use a spoon to scoop the avocado flesh into a large bowl, then add the smashed vegetables from Step 1 and all remaining listed ingredients (lime juice – Tajín). Use a wooden spoon to gently smash the avocados to your desired consistency and stir to combine well. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired – depending on the size of your avocados, you may need a little extra salt or lime juice.
Transfer the guacamole to a serving dish. Garnish with additional cilantro and serve immediately with tortilla chips. This guacamole is also a wonderful add-on for any of your favorite tacos, taco salads, burrito bowls, nachos, and more. Enjoy!
Nutitrion
Calories: 145 calories
Carbohydrates: 10.5 g
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 11.9 g
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 232 mg
Sugar: 1.9 g
Reviews
Lori on 2019-11-13 (5 stars): I make a big batch of this guacamole whenever I find avocados on sale. My co-workers get so excited when they see me with my big guacamole bowl.
Eva on 2020-01-13 (5 stars): Sorry but me and my friends have been leaving pit with guacamole for years and it does work. Will not work for days. But will work for 8-12 hours. Also, a little lemon just helps.
Sarah on 2024-05-20 (5 stars): I make guacamole often but have never smashed the aromatics and it is a game changer! Absolutely delicious!
Rachael on 2025-01-01 (5 stars): Had some amazing guacamole at a local restaurant that used Tajin so I searched Pinterest for a recipe that also uses it and tried this! This was a pretty close contender to the one from the restaurant and way better than any store bought guacamole I’ve ever tried. This will be a repeat recipe. I firmly believe the ziploc bag part is the key to all the flavor.
Katie on 2025-03-07 (5 stars): Holy guacamole! I just made this recipe and am officially obsessed. Flavorful, restaurant quality guacamole that I made in my own kitchen. Bringing out the flavors of the aromatics is a game changer.
