Ingredients (~8-10 servings)
- 4 gently ripe large hass avocados, pitted
- 1/2 white onion, very finely minced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves and stems
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Mash the Avocados with the Aromatics
Scoop the flesh from the avocados using a spoon and place in a mixing bowl.
Add the onions, jalapeño, and cumin if you’re using it to the avocado.
Using a fork, mash the avocado together with the onion and jalapeño – but leave some chunks of avocado for texture.
You don’t want it totally smooth; those chunks are what make good guac.
Mix in the Cilantro and Lime Juice
Mix in the cilantro and lime juice.
Season with salt and pepper to taste – start with 1/2 tsp salt and adjust from there.
The lime juice helps prevent browning but more importantly, it brightens up all the flavors.
Refrigerate for ~1 hour before serving so the flavors can meld together.
The Best 5-Ingredient Guacamole
This is my go-to guac – it only needs avocados, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice. I make it at least twice a week because it’s wicked simple and everyone loves it.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~8-10 servings)
- 4 gently ripe large hass avocados, pitted
- 1/2 white onion, very finely minced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves and stems
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin, optional
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Scoop avocado flesh into mixing bowl.
- Add minced onion, jalapeño, and cumin.
- Mash with fork, leaving some chunks.
- Mix in cilantro and lime juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Use ripe Hass avocados for best flavor and texture.