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    Easy Guacamole with Tomatoes

    Published: Aug 29, 2019 · Modified: Sep 26, 2022 by bobbieblue

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    Guacamole is a great side dish to whip up alongside your favorite Mexican entrees like tacos or quesadillas. Or make a for a quick and easy appetizer to eat with chips and veggies. Serve at parties, pot-lucks or a side dish to go with dinner.  Everyone always loves the fresh ingredients combined with the creamy avocado.

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    Why this is the best guacamole recipe!

    The best guacamole recipe lets the simple ingredients shine. It tastes fresh and doesn't need a lot of additional ingredients! I love easy recipes that require minimal ingredients. Plus it tastes so much better than store bought that has preservatives added. Take the time to make your own guacamole at home!

    Key ingredients & varitations

    avocados-picking out ripe avocados is crucial for good guac. See tips below for selecting perfect avocados.

    cilantro-fresh cilantro is a must!

    tomato-ripe roma tomatoes are my favorite. Dice them into small pieces. No need to peel or seed.

    lime juice- fresh lime juice is the best! You can substitute lemon juice. The acid will help slow the browning of the avocados.

    If you like a spicy guacamole add a little chopped jalapeno pepper or other hot peppers.

    Also red onion or white onion is a great addition to guacamole if you like raw onions.

    Step-by-step instructions

    Start by cutting your avocado in half and squeezing the flesh out into a medium bowl. The best way to mash the avocado is using a fork or potato masher. Add the lime juice to make it a little easier to mash. I like my guacamole a little chunkier but you can mash to a very smooth consistency if you prefer.

    Add the cilantro, tomatoes and salt to the mashed avocados. Give a stir and your guac is ready! Get your chips ready to dunk in this delicious simple guacamole recipe!

    How to serve guacamole

    My favorite way to eat guacamole is with a big bowl of tortilla chips. Try these homemade lime chips for a healthier baked option. You can also dip carrot and celery sticks in gauc.

    Add a dollop to your tacos, quesadilla or a salad. It can be served chilled or at room temperature.

    expert tips

    • Avocados are the main ingredients in this recipe, so selecting the perfect avocado is important. When you are at the grocery store make sure you give them a lite squeeze. Firm avocados will take a few days to ripen. You want them to be just a tad soft but not mushy. Mushy avocados do not taste very good. Ripe Hass avocados will be a darker green color to almost black color.
    • If you have unripe avocados you can ripen in 1-2 days by placing them in a brown paper bag with an apple or banana.

    faq's

    Why does homemade guacamole turn brown?

    The flesh of avocados turn brown once they are cut and exposed to air. It is an oxidation process similar to cut apples. To prevent this serve immediately and use lime or lemon juice to slow the browning process.

    Does authentic guacamole have tomatoes in it?

    Yes, traditional guacamole does have chopped tomatoes. Just a bit to add a little color and flavor to the avocado.

    Can you use canned tomatoes in guacamole?

    Of course there are times when finding good ripe tomatoes are difficult. If you must use canned tomatoes you could use Rotel which has some added diced green chilis. Or you could add a spoonful of pico de gallo to the mashed avocados.

    Storing leftover guacamole

    Because guacamole browns quickly it is best served right away. If you do need to store leftovers squeeze lime juice over the surface of the guacamole and press plastic wrap over the top. Keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a couple of days.

    If it does brown a little bit, scrap the brown parts of the top. It is safe to eat, it just doesn't look as appetizing.

    Looking for other appetizer ideas? Try these!

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    5 from 3 votes

    Easy Guacamole

    Guacamole is the perfect side dish to serve alongside any Mexican entrée. It's also a great appetizer for game day or to take to any barbeque or party! Super easy with only 5 ingredients and no actual cooking required!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: appetizer, avocado, mexican side dish
    Author: Bobbie Blue

    Ingredients

    • 2 ripe avocados
    • 2 tablespoon cilantro, fresh chopped
    • ¼ cup roma tomato, diced
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Remove peel and seed from avocado and place in medium sized bowl.
    • Add lime juice to avocado and smash together with a fork until fairly smooth. A few lumps are OK.
    • Add the remaining ingredients cilantro, tomato and salt and stir together.
    • Serve immediately with pita or tortilla chips.

    Notes

    *Selecting the perfect avocado is crucial for this recipe!  A ripe avocado will turn from its dark green color to an almost black-green shade.  You will also need to do a squeeze test in the store because non-ripe avocados are hard as a rock and will not work in this recipe.  They should feel a bit soft but not squishy.  If you buy a few that are not quite ripe just leave on the counter to continue ripening.  Store them in the fridge to slow the process down.

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    Comments

    1. Crystal

      March 03, 2022 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      I love how easy and fresh this guacamole recipe is! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    2. nancy

      March 04, 2022 at 12:30 am

      i love guac and this recipe is bitey and flavourful!

      Reply
    3. Andrea

      March 04, 2022 at 4:27 am

      5 stars
      love a good guac recipe! so easy and delicious!

      Reply
    4. Julie

      March 11, 2022 at 7:09 am

      5 stars
      I never put tomatoes in my guac ( I know totally weird) but OMG I tried your recipe and it's literally on repeat!

      Reply
    5 from 3 votes

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