Best Ever Guacamole
About this recipe
This guacamole recipe is all about keeping it simple and fresh, using high-quality ingredients without any fillers. It's a straightforward way to whip up the best guacamole you've ever tasted, perfect for any occasion.
In just 15 minutes, you can create a vibrant dip that’s great for parties or a casual snack. Plus, the tips shared in this video ensure your guacamole stays green and fresh longer.
Ingredient notes
- Use three avocados with the stem still attached for the best quality.
- For the lime, use the juice of one fresh lime.
- Make sure to remove the seeds from the Roma tomatoes to avoid watery guacamole.
Tips from Downshiftology’s video
- When selecting avocados, look for ones with the stem still attached to avoid brown spots inside.
- Use a serving fork to mash the avocados; it's bigger and easier to work with.
- To keep guacamole from turning brown, pat it down in a storage container and cover it with cold water before refrigerating.
Good to know
- How many servings does this guacamole recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 4-6 servings.
- What is the total time to make this guacamole?
- The total time to make this guacamole is 15 minutes.
- What should I do to prevent my guacamole from becoming watery?
- Remove the seeds from the Roma tomatoes before adding them to the guacamole.
- What type of knife is recommended for cutting the avocados?
- A large knife is recommended for slicing the avocados.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Downshiftology: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Start by selecting three avocados with the stem still attached.
- 2
Slice the avocados in half and remove the pit.
- 3
Scoop out the flesh of the avocados into a bowl using a large spoon.
- 4
Add the juice of one fresh lime to the bowl with the avocado flesh.
- 5
Use a fork to mash the avocados and lime juice together until smooth.
- 6
Dice half of a small onion and add it to the mashed avocados.
- 7
Remove the seeds from two Roma tomatoes and add the diced tomatoes to the bowl.
- 8
Chop and add one jalapeno pepper to the mixture.
- 9
Mince two garlic cloves and add them to the bowl.
- 10
Add three to four tablespoons of chopped cilantro and half a teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
- 11
Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
- 12
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of lime juice is inferred from the instruction to use one fresh lime.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Downshiftology’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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