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    Delightful Mom Food / Recipes / Diets / Gluten Free / Guacamole Recipe

    Last Updated January 16, 2021. Published June 25, 2020 Danielle Fahrenkrug | This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

    Guacamole Recipe

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    This cilantro lime guacamole recipe is bursting with fresh herbs, ripe avocados, and a splash of lime juice that is ready in as little as 5 minutes! Serve it with a side of chips or over tacos to please any crowd!

    chunky guacamole recipe served on a plate with tortilla chips

    WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

    • perfect for every holiday, celebration, and gathering – guacamole is a party favorite easy appetizer that can be whipped up at moment’s notice using a couple of ripe avocados
    • simple to make with minimal ingredients – this guacamole recipe uses 5 ingredients and is fuss-free!
    • gluten-free, vegan, paleo and keto – since it is made with almost all produce, it caters to most diets
    • versatile– not only can this guacamole recipe be served as a dip, it is delicious topped over salads, seafood, chicken, steak, tacos, burritos, nachos and more!

    RECIPE INGREDIENTS

    • avocados – the bulk of the guac! Make sure they are nice and ripe, but not overripe, brown, or stringy. They should be soft and green and mush well.
    • lime juice– gives this guacamole recipe a little kick! plus it keeps it from browning right away from oxidation as it slows down the browning process
    • cilantro – chopped finely, this herb, adds nice Mexican flavors to the dish
    • garlic salt and pepper– used to enhance aromas and season the guacamole

    5 easy ingredients for homemade guacamole: avocado, lime, cilantro, garlic salt and pepper

    HOW DO YOU MAKE GUACAMOLE FROM SCRATCH

    STEP 1. Cut the avocados in half and squeeze the top and bottom to loosen the seed. Then using a knife, cut into the seed and remove the seed.
    STEP 2. Use a fork to mash the avocado, about 2 cups worth.

    removing avocado seed with a knife and mashing the meat of an avocado with a fork

    STEP 3. Make it a creamy consistency or chunky consistency (which ever your preference).
    STEP 4. Add in the cilantro, lime juice, garlic salt and pepper.

    a bowl showing mixing ingredients for homemade guacamole

    STEP 5. Mix the ingredients together.
    STEP 6. Serve right away with chips and homemade salsa!

    guacamole recipe in a bowl and served with a side of tortilla chips

    FAQS and EXPERT TIPS

    How do you keep guacamole from turning brown?

    Guacamole turns brown due to oxidation, which can be prevented two ways. One of them is to add lemon or lime citrus acid juice to the recipe, or around the skin. The second is to wrap it tightly with cling-wrap, pressing it to touch on top of the guacamole so that air can not get in. You can learn more about the chemistry of avocados here. The cling-wrap method is the best method to store leftovers.

    What is the primary ingredient of guacamole?

    Ripe avocados that are soft, but not hard are the main ingredient in guacamole. Make sure the avocado is soft to touch, not mushy or brown and does not contain strings. If it is stringy and brown then the avocado is bad and needs to be discarded. If the avocado is too hard it will not separate from the skin and will also not mash together well. For any guacamole recipe, ripe is best, but not too ripe!

    Is guacamole as healthy as avocado?

    Yes and no. If you make this guacamole recipe from scratch, then yes and even better as it has extra nutrients from the addition of cilantro. If you buy store-bought guacamole no as most store versions contain added preservatives and fillers to prevent browning. Also note that salt is added to homemade versions, which adds sodium to your diet and for some people with high sodium, that is not always best. Just be mindful to your body’s needs and if you need to eliminate the sodium, do so.

    homemade guacamole in the center of a white plate served with chips around it

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    chunky guacamole recipe served on a plate with tortilla chips

    Guacamole Recipe

    This cilantro lime guacamole recipe is bursting with fresh herbs, ripe avocados, and a splash of lime juice that is ready in as little as 5 minutes! Serve it with a side of chips or over tacos to please any crowd!
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    Course: Dip, Snack
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 162kcal
    Author: Danielle Fahrenkrug

    Ingredients

    • 2 ripe avocados or 2 cups of the "meat" before mashing with a fork
    • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
    • 2 teaspoons lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon garlic salt (or ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder) or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste

    Instructions

    • Cut the avocados in half and squeeze the top and bottom to loosen the seed. Then using a knife, cut into the seed and remove the seed. Using a spoon remove the "meat" from the skin. and place it in a medium size bowl.
    • Using a fork, mash up the avocado until it is creamy or to desired consistency. Add the cilantro, lime juice, garlic salt, and pepper and mix well.
    • Serve it with chips or top it in tacos, burritos, nachos, and salads.

    Notes

    1. Guacamole turns brown due to oxidation, which can be prevented two ways. One of them is to add lemon or lime citrus acid juice to the recipe, or around the skin. The second is to wrap it tightly with cling-wrap, pressing it to touch on top of the guacamole so that air can not get in. 
    2. Make sure the avocados are ripe and soft, not hard. It should be soft to touch, not mushy or brown and does not contain strings. If it is stringy and brown then the avocado is bad and needs to be discarded. If the avocado is too hard it will not separate from the skin and will also not mash together well. Ripe is best, but not too ripe!
    3. To store leftovers, add cling-wrap tightly over the top of the guacamole so that it touches and "seals" it so that no air is able to get in. You can also add leftovers to a closed container and the add the cling-wrap before closing. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Danielle Fahrenkrug

    Danielle Fahrenkrug is the writer and photographer behind Delightful Mom Food. She is a mama of two young boys and loves food, family, friends, and Jesus with a passion for wine, coffee, and cauliflower crusted pizza. Danielle is also the author for Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Baking Cookbook, Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookbook, Dairy-Free Cookbook for Kids and is a certified health and nutrition life coach.

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    Comments

    1. Diane metzfield says

      February 3, 2016 at 1:45 am

      Can’t wait to try the dip for Super bowl Sunday.

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      • Danielle @ Delightful Mom Food says

        February 3, 2016 at 4:27 am

        Can’t wait to hear how much you love it! Not only is it great with tortilla chips, it even goes fabulous with cucumbers, carrots and pretzels to dip into it!

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