Easy Chunky Guacamole {with Lime}
This Easy Chunky Guacamole {with Lime} is the perfect chip dip! It is creamy, a little spicy, full of flavor, quick and easy to make, and authentic with minimal ingredients.
Easy Chunky Guacamole {with Lime} is one of those dips that is crowd-pleasing and goes with all of your Mexican favorites. This guacamole is the best guacamole you will ever make. You will never go back to buying store-bought again, trust me.
This creamy guacamole will have your taste buds wanting more. Pair it with this Pico De Gallo or as a topper for these Sheet Pan Fajitas.
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HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
There are 10 simple ingredients for this healthy chunky guacamole recipe. Most of these items you likely already have stored in your pantry. Here is the complete list of ingredients for this easy guacamole recipe:
- Avocados: Avocado is the star ingredient here making this guacamole rich, creamy and healthy.
- Fresh Lime: Limes are more tart than lemons. The added flavor of the fresh lime juice in this guacamole recipe is perfect!
- Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes are the best tomatoes for this recipe, they are so rich in flavor and have a nice texture to them.
- Cumin: This is the perfect spice for this chunky guacamole dip. It adds a little spice with a little smoke.
- Onion & Garlic Powder: To give this dip a little more flavor we added onion powder and garlic powder.
- Cilantro or Parsley: You can use either spice for this recipe, depending on how you like your guacamole. If you like it more citrusy go for cilantro.
- Cayenne: To add a little heat to this already tasty guacamole dip or spread we add just a little pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Salt & Pepper: To further amplify the taste of this guacamole we use salt and pepper.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
There are 4 simple steps to making easy homemade guacamole for chips or as a guacamole spread.
- Slice three avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop them out of the skin and into a mixing bowl.
- Cut your lime in half and squeeze in the juice only from the lime, all over the avocados.
- Use a small masher or fork, and mash the avocados until chunky, or smooth depending on how you like your guacamole.
- Add in all remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
Guacamole is best served right away!
HOW TO PICK RIPE AVOCADOS
When it comes to picking the right avocado for making the tastiest guacamole you want to choose avocados that are dark, and soft but not mushy.
Take a look under the stem, if it is green, you have yourself a ripe avocado. If it is brown it is overripe.
I like to keep avocado ripe using this avocado keeper if I am not consuming it right away.
HOW TO RIPEN AN AVOCADO
There are a few different methods out there when it comes to ripening avocados quickly. Here is what I find to work best:
- Add your avocados into a brown paper bag with a banana, close the bag up, and wait a day or two and you’ll have a ripe avocado.
STORAGE TIPS
The best way to store healthy easy homemade guacamole is by placing plastic wrap directly on the guacamole as soon as it is mixed together unless you are consuming it right away. This will help prevent oxidation. This container also works great too.
In all seriousness though, I am doubtful you’ll have any of this quick and healthy chunky guac leftover it is that GOOD!
FREEZER TIPS
You may be questioning freezing guacamole and I am here to tell you that you most certainly can freeze it.
I like to do so in muffin tins. Why? Because it freezes the perfect portion.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Line each muffin thin with wax paper {you’ll need to cut the wax paper to fit}. Fill each wax paper ¾ full with homemade chunky guacamole.
- Once you have the amount measured out that you want to freeze, place the muffin tin in the freeze and freeze overnight or for 8 hours.
- Remove frozen guacamole from the freezer and wrap each serving of guacamole in press-n-seal and store in a freezer-safe bag and add back into the freezer.
- Freeze for up to 4 months to maintain freshness.
I like to freeze guacamole to have fresh guacamole on hand whenever I need it. Simply thaw to room temp for about 2 hours and you have fresh guacamole without all the fuss.
FAQ’S
Mash up your avocados with a blend of other ingredients like tomatoes, spices, seasonings, and lime. Combine everything together for an authentic guacamole Mexican dip full of flavor and texture.
Guacamole can be used as a dip, spread, fillings, and more. Some of the best ways to serve guacamole are on toast, a sandwich, deviled eggs, potatoes, a salad, and more!
Yes, you sure can substitute lime juice for lemon juice when making guac. Just beware of the slight taste difference when it comes to using the two. Lime is more tart.
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Easy Chunky Guacamole {with Lime}
Ingredients
- 3 avocados seed removed, and scooped
- 1 lime juice only
- ¼ cup roma tomatoes finely chopped
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cilantro or parsley
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- A sprinkle of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Slice three avocados in half, remove the pit and scoop them out of the skin and into a mixing bowl.
- Cut your lime in half and squeeze in the juice only from the lime, all over the avocados.
- Use a small masher or fork, and mash the avocados until chunky, or smooth depending on how you like your guacamole.
- Add in all remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
Notes
- Line each muffin thin with wax paper {you’ll need to cut the wax paper to fit}. Fill each wax paper ¾ full with homemade chunky guacamole.
- Once you have the amount measured out that you want to freeze, place the muffin tin in the freeze and freeze overnight or for 8 hours.
- Remove frozen guacamole from the freezer and wrap each serving of guacamole in press-n-seal and store in a freezer-safe bag and add back into the freezer.
- Freeze for up to 4 months to maintain freshness.
This is the BEST chunky guacamole! The flavor in this dip is amazing!!
Thanks!!!! 🙂
Love this guacamole so much and so easy to make.
isn’t it 🙂 so glad you enjoy it 🙂
So easy to make and the flavours are such a tasty combo!!!
I love how easy and tasty this recipe is! 5 stars!!!