3 Ingredient Simple Guacamole Recipe (No Tomatoes!) - The Yummy Bowl (2024)

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Simple Guacamole Recipe only uses 3 ingredients and takes about 5 minutes to whip up. Great for breakfast, salad, toast, burgers, snacks and dipping chips into.

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Well, it’s amazing on it's own or for whatever you like to eat it with.

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  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • How To Choose Ripe Avocado
  • Storing Instructions
  • Can I substitute lemon juice for lime juice in guacamole?
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Appetizers and Condiments
  • Trending Mexican Recipes
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Why You'll Love This

  • Today, we are going to prepare a super simple guacamole recipe from scratch with only 3 ingredients + salt and pepper and without tomatoes. I love to make avocado toast with it, use it in burgers, with tacos, or eat with chips + nacho cheese.
  • If you only have 10 or fewer minutes and craving some creamy avocado dip then this quick guac is a perfect choice for you.
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Then it's just a matter of preparing the avocado for eating.

Ingredients

  • Avocado
  • Lemon or lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Season with salt and pepper (optional). I've used ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes and ¼ black ground pepper.

Guacamole without cilantro - I know many folks don't like it so feel free to sub with parsley!

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Instructions

Slice the avocado in half lengthwise and twist it open. Slice your knife right into the pit to pull it out. Or what you can also do is simply press on the edges of the avocado and the pit should pop out (if perfectly ripe avocado, it should come out easily).

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Then, just pull it out with your fingers.

Using a small knife, make few cuts in the avocados. Then scoop the avocado flesh and transfer to a small bowl.

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Mash the avocado with a muddler, potato masher or a fork until creamy (i like to leave few chunks here and there for the texture).

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It’s a personal preference, you can do both - either creamy or more chunky mix. I suggest you test few times different ways and decide on which one you like the most.

Press in lemon (or lime) juice.

Add the freshly chopped cilantro in the mix, season with salt and pepper.

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Stir everything together and serve chilled with your favorite Mexican recipes.

Like it hot? Add some chilli flakes or fresh jalapeños!

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How To Choose Ripe Avocado

The main ingredient for guacamole - is choosing a perfectly ripe avocado.

When shopping for avocados make sure you choose avocados with stems attached. Because if there is no stem anymore, then it's more likely that your avocado will have brown spots inside.

Next, do a so-called press test. Gently press your thumb into the skin around the avocado. If the avocado yields to firm gentle pressure, it means it’s ripe and you’re good to go.

Storing Instructions

I don't recommend to freeze guacamole or avocados in general. The guacamole may turn brown after freezing, even if you add lots of lime juice.

The taste will not be the freshest too. The best option is to make it fresh or another way is to freeze the whole avocados separately. For thawing, place the avocados in cold water for at least 30 minutes or thaw overnight in the fridge.

  • How To Store Guacamole - In case you do have some leftover guacamole, spoon it into an airtight container, pour cold water on top, close the lid, and refrigerate. Water will help the guacamole to remain fresh and green without turning brown. When ready to use, carefully pour the water out and stir the guacamole. It is ready for use.

Can I substitute lemon juice for lime juice in guacamole?

Absolutely. Guacamole is traditionally made using lime juice but If you like the lemon taste more, you can do that instead. Or what I like to do sometimes, is to mix lemon and lime juice 50:50 and add it to my homemade guacamole. These two citrus fruit juices combined result in even better final result.

Serving Suggestions

Guacamole and other Mexican side dishes are great to be served with tacos, taquitos, burritos and so much more. If you are looking to make it a meal, we have a delicious collection of roundup on what to serve with taquitos.

We also love to serve guacamole super simple:

  • On toast - egg or salmon avocado toast (or with Eggs Benedict or Eggs Royale!) is my favorite!
  • Sandwiches, burgers
  • Add sour cream to your guacamole and you have a perfect avocado dip/sauce.
  • Salad dressings
  • Loaded potatoes

Appetizers and Condiments

  • Easy Pico De Gallo
  • Mango Habanero Salsa
  • Strawberry Salsa
  • 15-minute Enchilada Sauce
  • Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

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  • Lime Cilantro Rice

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Simple Guacamole Recipe (3 ingredients)

Julia | The Yummy Bowl

Simple Guacamole Recipe only uses 3 ingredients and takes about 5 minutes to whip up. Great for breakfast, salad, toast, burgers, snacks and dipping chips into.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Dip, Sauce

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 small side dish servings

Calories 322 kcal

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 medium avocado
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
  • bunch of fresh cilantro leaves, (about 3-4 tablespoon chopped cilantro)
  • salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Scoop the avocado flesh and transfer to a small bowl.

    4 medium avocado

  • Mash the avocado with a muddler, potato masher or a fork until creamy (personal preference: I like to leave few chunks in).

  • Next up, add lime juice and freshly chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper.

    bunch of fresh cilantro leaves, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice

  • Stir until all the ingredients combined. Serve guacamole chilled with nacho/tortilla chips, tacos, burritos and many more.

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NOTES

  • Lime juice - best practice: drizzle lime juice over the avocados after you have mashed them, this way the guacamole will stay fresh for longer and won't go brown quickly.
  • How to store guacamole - In case you do have some leftover guacamole, spoon it into an airtight container, pour cold water on top, close the lid, and refrigerate. Water will help the guacamole to remain fresh and green without turning brown. When ready to use, carefully pour the water out and stir the guacamole. It is ready for use.
  • Can you freeze guacamole - It is best to consume guacamole as soon as it is ready, on the same day. It is not recommended to freeze guacamole or avocados in general. The guacamole may turn brown after freezing, even if you add lots of lime juice. The taste will not be the freshest too. The best option is to make it fresh or another way is to freeze the whole avocados separately. For thawing, place the avocados in cold water for at least 30 minutes or thaw overnight in the fridge.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 976mgFiber: 14gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

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  1. Claudia Lamascolo

    3 Ingredient Simple Guacamole Recipe (No Tomatoes!) - The Yummy Bowl (10)
    This is the perfect appetizer it goes great with any Mexican meal and delicious!

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    • Julia

      thank you so much Claudia!

      Reply

  2. Beth

    3 Ingredient Simple Guacamole Recipe (No Tomatoes!) - The Yummy Bowl (11)
    Yummy! I love how simple and delicious this recipe is. So easy and perfect for today!

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    • Julia

      Easy and quick, that's my favorite recipes 🙂 Thank you!

      Reply

  3. Andrea

    3 Ingredient Simple Guacamole Recipe (No Tomatoes!) - The Yummy Bowl (12)
    Wow, super easy to make and delicious! Let the snacking begin!

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    • Julia

      thank you, enjoy and happy snacking!

      Reply

  4. Biana

    3 Ingredient Simple Guacamole Recipe (No Tomatoes!) - The Yummy Bowl (13)
    This guacamole looks so delicious! A perfect side to serve with tacos.

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    • Julia

      the best for tacos! thank you!

      Reply

  5. Tara

    3 Ingredient Simple Guacamole Recipe (No Tomatoes!) - The Yummy Bowl (14)
    You had me at 3 ingredients and 5 minutes! Such an easy and refreshing guacamole. I love the vibrant green color too.

    Reply

    • Julia

      thank you, glad you liked it Tara

      Reply

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3 Ingredient Simple Guacamole Recipe (No Tomatoes!) - The Yummy Bowl (2024)

FAQs

Should guacamole not have tomatoes? ›

Tomatoes are great — but not in guac.

They don't add anything other than filler. When you eat guac, what you want is creamy avocado, fresh lime, savory onion, salt, and maybe a little cilantro, if that's your thing. I'm never putting tomatoes in my guacamole and neither should you.

What makes guacamole taste better? ›

If you taste your guac and it is bland, start with more salt. Next, add lime juice. Often an additional pop of citrus is all guac needs to come alive and taste better. If you still aren't happy with the taste, you can rely on mix-ins to jazz it up.

How to make guacamole sos? ›

Method
  1. Cut the avocado(s) in half, twist out the pit and spoon out the flesh. Chop and mash the flesh, then combine it with the minced capers, green onions and chives (optional). Sprinkle with the lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves (optional) then serve.

Do Mexicans put tomatoes in guacamole? ›

Authentic Mexican Holy Guacamole is a healthy Chipotle-style guacamoles appetizer, snack, or topping made with avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro. While most of us know that guacamoles are deliciously creamy and green, that's where our understanding of the appetizer, snack, and topping stops.

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Avocados are high in potassium and low in salt. Because of this they are recognized for their ability to lower blood pressure and protect against heart attack and stroke. Avocados are also recommended by the DASH Diet.In this post we bring to you several delicious avocado rich recipes.

Why you should leave the lime out of guacamole? ›

With ripe tomatoes so rare in the U.S., I generally leave them out.) I know what you're about to ask. "But what about oxidation?” While lime is touted as a way prevent avocados from browning, it takes a lot of lime for that to work—and it's generally a bad idea to transform a dish's taste for aesthetic reasons.

Why do people put sour cream in guacamole? ›

Sour cream is a simple addition to your favorite guacamole recipe. Just a few tablespoons to a small batch recipe will do it. The sour cream adds a nice tang without being too overbearing and it also creates a creamy, silky mouthfeel. A fabulous contrast to the crunch of tortilla chips.

Why put olive oil in guacamole? ›

Olive oil is rich in healthy fats and imparts a subtle richness to guacamole that makes it even more satisfying. In addition, it can help to prevent the avocado from turning brown too quickly by forming a barrier between the surface of the guacamole and the air.

Why do you put milk in guacamole? ›

Add milk or cream to make your guacamole denser. Place slices or cubes of fresh cheese on top of your guac. Add chopped mint to make your guacamole even fresher. Mango cubes add an unexpected touch and also keep your guac from turning brown.

When can you not eat guacamole? ›

Avocados are rotten if they're mushy when squeezed, brown or moldy inside, and have developed rancidity or a sour smell. You may be able to salvage part of the fruit if it's just starting to brown inside and the rest of the fruit looks, smells, and tastes fine.

What is in holy guacamole? ›

Squeeze the juice of a lemon over the avocados. (Squeeze the juice with the lemon halves facing cut-side up, allowing the juice to spill down over the sides of the lemon into the bowl. This method keeps the seeds in the lemon and out of the guacamole.). Add garlic, jalapeno, tomato, onion and salt to the bowl.

What is traditional guacamole made of? ›

Here's all you need for traditional guacamole: ripe avocados, coriander/cilantro, red onions, jalapeño or Serrano chilli, lime and salt. Avoid unnecessary fillers such as sour cream and cream cheese. They only dilute flavour. Popular optional extras include: garlic, tomato, cumin powder.

Can you use lemon juice instead of lime juice for guacamole? ›

I like the flavor better with lemon juice, but lime works too. If you're out of fresh lemons or limes, try using bottled lime or lemon juice. Although, freshly squeezed juice is definitely the best! Salt: Salt enhances the flavors and brings it all together.

Does tomatoes go in guacamole? ›

Authentic guacamole doesn't contain fillers and unnecessary ingredients. All you need is avocados, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, garlic, and salt.

Do tomatoes and avocado go together? ›

Plus, tomatoes and avocado together are delightful. Since avocado is rich in fiber and healthy fats, it makes the salad more filling and satisfying too. Feta Cheese. You can omit it in a pinch, but the recipe is truly delicious as a tomato avocado feta salad.

Why do people put tomatoes in guac? ›

Guacamole is basically mashed, raw avocados mixed with other ingredients to taste. The avocados give guacamole the green base, and other ingredients, such as tomatoes and onions give it some textured flavor.

Does the guacamole at Chipotle have tomatoes? ›

The recipe is simple and basic, which is probably why so many find it irresistible. Unlike fake versions which have included add-ins like garlic or tomatoes, Chipotle's guac uses just six ingredients: avocados, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño and kosher salt.

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