Guac Cart Fresh Guacamole Recipe (15 Minutes) Recipe
Make fresh, zesty guacamole in just 15 minutes. Ripe Hass avocados are gently mashed with juicy smashed onion, jalapeño, and garlic, then brightened with citrus, cilantro, and chile-lime seasoning. Serve it with tortilla chips or alongside tacos, nachos, and burrito bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
For the Guacamole
- 2 large ripe Hass avocados, halved and pitted
- ¼ medium red onion, finely diced (about ¼ cup)
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded as desired and finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 large juicy lime or 1 small lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
- ⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- Heaping ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Heaping ½ teaspoon chile-lime seasoning, such as Tajín
For Serving
- Finely chopped cilantro, as desired
- Tortilla chips, as desired
Instructions
- Smash the aromatics.
Put the red onion, jalapeños, and garlic in a resealable bag and add a pinch of kosher salt. Seal the bag, pressing out as much air as possible, then carefully press and smash the ingredients with a rolling pin or heavy-bottomed pan until juicy and softened, but not completely pureed. Alternatively, use a mortar and pestle or molcajete.
- Mix the guacamole.
Scoop the avocado flesh into a large bowl. Add the smashed vegetables, citrus juice, cilantro, garlic powder, chile-lime seasoning, and remaining salt. Gently mash the avocado with a wooden spoon to your preferred consistency, then stir until combined. Taste and adjust with more salt or citrus juice as needed.
- Serve.
Transfer the guacamole to a serving dish and garnish with additional cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or alongside tacos, taco salads, burrito bowls, or nachos.
Notes
- Adjust the jalapeño amount or remove the seeds and membranes for milder guacamole.
- Avocados vary in size, so taste before serving and add extra salt or citrus juice as needed.
- For the best color and texture, serve the guacamole soon after making it.
- A mortar and pestle or molcajete can be used instead of a resealable bag to smash the aromatics.
