So, I used to date this guy that made a really great guacamole. We’re talking really great. The problem was, he’d spend close to an hour meticulously chopping all of the ingredients into teeny tiny pieces while I stood there with my hand in the bag of tortilla chips, waiting.
Red flag, I know.
At times it was painful to watch, especially when he got to the red onion, but hey, if someone wants to make me homemade guacamole, who am I to stop them?
In his defense though, finely dicing those tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and mincing multiple cloves of garlic does make for one incredibly flavorful guacamole––and for special occasions it’s worth the work.
But what happens when you just need a quick fix on a busy weeknight? Or when you’re making guacamole for one?
Keep this five-minute guacamole recipe in your back pocket. It’s simple, and fast, and so, so good. It’s my go to when the hubs is out of town (I just halve the recipe), or when we want a fast, healthy snack while our weeknight nachos are in the oven.
All of those finely chopped add-ins can be nice when you have time and patience but I’ll be honest, I actually prefer this guac to most others now. The simplicity is an obvious factor but I’ve found with less flavors to compete, those perfectly ripe avocados really get to shine through.
Sometimes less is more, ya know?
MAKES: ~1 1/2 cups
- 2 ripe avocados, diced (about 200 grams each)
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1/2 large lime)
- 1 jalapeño, deseeded and minced
- Flaky sea salt
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons fresh salsa
DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, mash the diced avocados with a fork until smooth but still chunky. Add the cilantro, jalapeño and lime juice and mix to combine. Season with salt. Serve with tortilla chips, fresh veggies or smear onto a slice of toast for a quick and healthy snack.
How do you like your guac?
OMG! Thank you for this recipe! Seriously! I can literally eat guac every day of my life but I always felt it was too long of a process to make. With this I can make it so fast so easy too! And it taste great!! It’s my go-to recipe now!
Thank you!!
Keely
http://lifeloveandexploration.blogspot.com/
xoxoxo :)
It looks tasty, but it must taste also good. When there is a bowl full of green,there is plenty of health in there.
Oh, sounds delicious!! I love how it doesn’t have onions and garlic in it too! :)
I LOVE guac, I usually mash the avocados, and do the mixing with my hands for a really quick, rugged texture.
This looks amazing! Giving me some serious Mexican food cravings
Deeeelicious. I’m currently obsessing over avos right now. So this sounds just delightful.
Absolutely love guacomole it’s just so tasty and summery! Thank you so much for this :)
http://dreamingofbikinis.blogspot.co.uk/
I love guacamole and actually prefer it to be a bit chunky, which is convenient for making it quickly. If I’m in a pinch, sometimes I’ll just mix together some pico de gallo (or fresh salsa) and avocados. It’s quick, easy and delicious too!
I have another quick guac tip for you: just use avocados, fresh smashed garlic, fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro, and the kickers…a spoonful of salsa, and a dash of hot sauce. Everyone loves it when I make it that way!
This really does sound easy, thank you for sharing :)
Sophie
http://what-sophie-said.blogspot.co.uk/
xxx
Super fast recipe!
Love, Gap.
http://www.gaptoothedgirl.com
I’d hate to admit it, but currently we make guac at home using a packaged mix and some ripe avocados. However, your recipe sounds nice and easy and would eliminate the need for the extra powdered seasoning. I like my guac chunky, very very chunky.