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Healthy Homemade Guacamole Recipe + VIDEO

A healthy, simple homemade guacamole recipe that is easy to throw together for one, or for a crowd!

Black Rustic Bowl of Healthy Homemade Guacamole, with Limes and Red Onion

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Perfectly ripe avocados loaded with healthy fats, lots of flavor and a chunky rustic texture, makes this the best homemade guacamole dip you’ll find yourself making over and over again. 

The secret lies in finding the perfect balance between the acidity from the limes, the sea salt and the spiciness of the peppers. 

Yes, you can definitely make it without cilantro, but If you want to stay authentic you really want to keep it in there. It is lovely! 

Healthy Homemade Guacamole in a Rustic Black Bowl

To attain that rustic chunky texture just scoop out the flesh out of the avocados, pile all your ingredients into a large bowl and gently fold to combine. Easy, right ?

No mashing allowed!

Scoop it over these shrimp tacos or serve with chips and salsa, fresh tomato salsa, black beans or sour cream on the side.

Homemade Guacamole in a Rustic Black Bowl

Note worthy: To keep your guacamole from browning or oxidation, throw a couple of the avocado seeds in the bowl. You could even layer a few lime or lemon slices on top before covering with plastic wrap, the acidy will keep it nice and green, like magic!

Large Bowl of Healthy Homemade Guacamole on a Rustic Table

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Healthy Homemade Guacamole Recipe

A simple, healthy homemade guacamole recipe that is easy to make at home for one or a for a crowd!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Author Florentina

Ingredients

  • 5 large ripe avocados
  • 2 green onions (diced)
  • 1/2 small red onion (diced or sliced)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + more as needed
  • 1 medium lime (squeezed + more to taste)
  • 1/2 c fresh tomato salsa
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper (diced without seeds if you like it mild, or with seeds if you like it very spicy. You may use Serrano chiles but keep mind they are about 5 times hotter than the jalapenos)
  • 1/3 c fresh cilantro leaves (or to taste)
  • 4 wedges lime (for serving)
  • 3 tbsp fresh chives (snipped)
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (+ more to taste)

Instructions

  • Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Reserve a couple of them.
  • Inside the shell cut the avocado in half lengthwise.
  • Using a spoon scoop out the avocado from its shell and transfer the flesh to a bowl.
  • Add the green onion, red onion, chili pepper, lime juice and cilantro to the bowl with the avocado. Drizzle with the olive oil and gently fold together.
  • Season with sea salt to your taste.
  • Adjust seasonings with more sea salt and lime juice and taste again until happy.
  • Garnish with the snipped chives. Serve it with fresh tomato Salsa on top, or cover it with thinly sliced lemons or limes to save for later and prevent browning.
  • Serve with freshly cracked black pepper on top.

Notes

Make sure you use tight plastic wrap on top before refrigerating.

Homemade Guacamole Recipe Video!

 

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Sharee @ Savory Spicerack

    January 24, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    5 stars
    I really do love how you left the avacado pieces thick and chunky for this gauc! It’s almost like a salad to me! You can do so much with this recipe. My tummy is screaming – “where the shrimp at” lol. Looks great!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 24, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      Haha Sharee, I know what you mean, and I’m all about that juicy shrimp too! About 10 jumbo ones on top of a big scoop of this guacamole and I’m in Heaven ! xo’s – Florentina

      Reply
  2. Tracy @ Served from Scratch

    January 24, 2016 at 5:38 pm

    YES. Leave that plastic bag guac alone! Fresh and From Scratch is ALWAYS better. This looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 24, 2016 at 6:20 pm

      Thank you Tracy, always from scratch 🙂 Happy Sunday !

      Reply
  3. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

    January 25, 2016 at 5:05 am

    5 stars
    Thank you, thank you!! I’ve been wanting an easy guacamole recipe for the Super Bowl. This is a definite inclusion — I don’t like football the the snacks are great!!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 26, 2016 at 3:31 pm

      haha, you and me both, we’re just here for the snacks and guacamole lol

      Reply
  4. Donna

    January 26, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, have never heard of the trick with the avocado seed to stop browning before – trying that with our next batch. Your version looks great – perfect!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 28, 2016 at 12:13 am

      Yes it really works, and make sure to layer thin lemon slices over the top as well. The acid prevents the avocado from oxidation.

      Reply
  5. OurFamilyWorld

    January 27, 2016 at 12:19 am

    I love guacamole and looking at this made my mouth water. I have to try your recipe.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 28, 2016 at 12:09 am

      Yes, you have to ! Guacamole for everyone !

      Reply
  6. Robin Rue (@massholemommy)

    January 27, 2016 at 2:59 am

    Homemade guac is one of my favorites. We eat it all the time 🙂

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 28, 2016 at 12:09 am

      Homemade guacamole on toast is breakfast for me !

      Reply
  7. Jennifer

    January 27, 2016 at 6:05 am

    5 stars
    That is absolutely fantastic. Chunky guac is the only kind I like. When I try to eat smooth guac, it’s too much like trying to eat barf. =/

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 28, 2016 at 12:08 am

      Lol, I know what you mean !

      Reply
  8. Brenda

    January 27, 2016 at 10:16 am

    This looks delicious, I never tried to make it but you made it look so easy I’m going to try it!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 28, 2016 at 12:05 am

      As simple as it gets Brenda. You got this 😉

      Reply
  9. Amy Desrosiers

    January 27, 2016 at 11:49 am

    We love guacamole so much! It is always fun to try different variations like this one.

    Reply
  10. Cathi Crismon

    January 27, 2016 at 12:10 pm

    Guacamole makes everything better! I love it on everything too! This is a fabulous recipe!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 28, 2016 at 12:03 am

      Me too, I just made some sweet potato sliders and topped them with this guacamole, it was an instant hit. I better hurry and post that recipe!

      Reply
  11. Liz Mays

    January 27, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    Wow, this recipe looks delicious. I’d love to try it out for a dinner party or maybe a football game!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 28, 2016 at 12:02 am

      If you have 5 minutes, you got a simple guacamole ready to go ! Win-win!

      Reply
  12. Meagan

    January 27, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    Funny story, I hated guacamole before I became pregnant with my daughter. During my pregnancy, that was one of my biggest cravings! Now I can’t get enough! I need to try this recipe, it looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 28, 2016 at 12:02 am

      Haha, funny how life works. I used to hate cilantro, now i can’t live without it ! Go figure!

      Reply
  13. Kayla @ TheEclecticElement

    January 27, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    We’re a big guacamole family here and love it regardless of how it’s made! This variation sounds absolutely delicious 🙂 The best thing about quac is it’s SO versatile and good for you to boot!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 28, 2016 at 12:01 am

      Yes you can really indulge and not feel guilty. My kind of snack !

      Reply
  14. Marcie W.

    January 27, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    5 stars
    We love guacamole around here and find that it is especially great on game day. I like that your recipe uses two types of onion.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 28, 2016 at 12:00 am

      Thank you, I love a little texture from the red onion and more sweetness from the scallion to balance it out.

      Reply
  15. Shelley Zurek

    January 27, 2016 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    I Love your tip on the seed/pit and also putting the lemon slices over. It’s beautiful and keeps the guac good for the whole party

    Reply
  16. Chantal

    January 27, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    This looks like a great recipe for guacamole. I have not made it myself yet but want to give it a try. I do not like it when it is too smooth like a puree, like that you made it chunky.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 27, 2016 at 11:59 pm

      Texture is everything in guacamole. Simple but good, hope you try it !

      Reply
  17. Sarah

    January 27, 2016 at 9:03 pm

    I love a good guacamole recipe. This one looks similar to one I use…it’s so tasty! I’ll have to give yours a try.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 27, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      Report back if you try it !

      Reply
  18. Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert

    January 27, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    I love guacamole! Those are some incredibly appetizing photos! Yumm!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 27, 2016 at 11:57 pm

      Bring the chips, I got the rest 😉

      Reply
  19. Janis @MommyBlogExpert

    January 28, 2016 at 9:16 am

    I love guacamole and your presentation looks so delicious. With that said, I can’t wait to try your recipe.

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 30, 2016 at 1:40 pm

      Thanks Janis, have a great weekend !

      Reply
  20. Oana | Adore Foods

    January 28, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    5 stars
    Nothing better than fresh homemade guacamole! Yours looks fantastic! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 30, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      I agree, I could eat this for every meal !

      Reply
  21. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

    January 29, 2016 at 5:57 am

    LOVE homemade guacamole – it’s so easy to make but tastes so, so good!

    Reply
  22. Becca Wilson

    January 29, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    I have never had much luck with making my own guacamole. I will have to give this a shot and see if I can get it right!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 30, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      I know you can do this Becca ! It is a simple guacamole recipe, you can’t fail.

      Reply
  23. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

    January 29, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    Guacamole is pretty much one of my absolute favorite things in the world! This recipe (and your great photos) is giving me a serious case of the “I’m hungries!”

    Reply
    • Florentina

      January 30, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      Woohoo, can’t help it 😉

      Reply
  24. Noor

    February 1, 2016 at 1:35 am

    One needs a classic guac recipe in their repertoire. Looks like I’ve found mine! This looks fresh and tangy and o’so ggod. 😀

    Reply
    • Florentina

      February 1, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      Thanks Noor, you are so right, how can we live without homemade guacamole ? lol

      Reply
  25. plasterer bristol

    May 17, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    Great recipe, turned out delcious. Thanks for sharing.

    Simon

    Reply
    • Florentina

      May 18, 2016 at 5:59 pm

      thank you, so glad you enjoyed it! We love guacamole around here !

      Reply

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