It’s best fresh, but you can prep it 2–3 hours in advance. Store in the fridge in an airtight container with lime juice and wrap pressed on top.
What can I use instead of cilantro?
If you’re not a fan of cilantro, try chopped parsley or just omit it entirely—your guacamole will still taste amazing.
Is guacamole spicy?
It depends on the chilli used. Serrano is spicy; red chilli is usually milder. You can easily adjust the heat to your taste—or skip the chilli altogether.
What’s the best way to serve guacamole?
Serve it with tortilla chips, tacos, fajitas, grilled meats, or even spread it on toast. It’s super versatile and adds flavor to almost anything.
How to Store
Place leftover guacamole in an airtight container, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface, and refrigerate. It’s best consumed within 24 hours. Stir before serving and add a fresh squeeze of lime to revive flavor and color.
How to Freeze
While guacamole with tomato and onion doesn’t freeze well, plain mashed avocado with lime can be frozen. Store in freezer bags with the air pressed out. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then stir in the remaining ingredients fresh before serving.
Ingredients
HASS AVOCADOS
2
LIME
1
FRESH CILANTRO
RIPE TOMATO
1/2
WHITE ONION
1/2
CHILLI
SALT TO TASTE
EVO OIL
How to Make Perfect Guacamole
Step 1
Start by prepping all your ingredients. Dice the onion and tomato, making sure to remove any seeds from the tomato to avoid excess liquid. Thinly slice the chilli and finely chop the cilantro—the smaller, the better for even flavor distribution.
Step 2
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and use a spoon to scoop the flesh into a mortar and pestle or a medium mixing bowl. Add the juice of one lime and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to the avocado, then mash until smooth but slightly chunky. You can use a fork if you don’t have a mortar.
Next, add in the diced onion, tomato, chopped chilli, and cilantro. Mix everything together gently until well combined.
Step 3
Taste and adjust the salt as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and, for a little flair, garnish with extra slices of chilli or a few whole cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or your favorite mains.
