This 5-ingredient guacamole is super simple to make and tastes great on everything! You’ll only make it this way from now on!

Top view of guacamole in a bowl with a serving spoon.

Who doesn’t love guacamole?

In our house, Henry is in charge of making guacamole ’cause his version is my favorite. The ingredient list is short, and it’s a breeze to make. Easy does it, right?

Wanna see? Take a peek after the jump!

Time to make easy guacamole!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal brand kosher
  • 3 medium Hass avocados
  • freshly ground pepper
  • Aleppo pepper (optional)

Method:

Gather and prep your ingredients.

A close-up of finely minced shallots on a cutting board.

In a medium bowl, combine the minced shallot, salt, and lime juice. Let it sit for 10 minutes.

Close-up of white bowl containing diced shallots soaking in lime juice.

Pit and peel the avocados. Take half of the flesh and mash it in a bowl with a fork.

A white bowl containing guacamole that has been mashed with a fork.

Pour the lime mixture into the bowl and combine with the mashed avocado.

A tablespoon filled with the lime-shallot mixture is being added to the mashed avocado.

Dice the remainder of the avocado flesh into ¾-inch cubes…

Half an avocado is diced into cubes and is held in someone's hand.

…and gently incorporate into the mixture in the bowl. (Or mash it up more if you want creamier guacamole.)

Cubes of avocado are mixed in with the mashed avocado.

Add freshly ground pepper and Aleppo pepper (if desired) to taste.

A large bowl of guacamole is shown sprinkled with Aleppo pepper on top.

Put this condiment on any and everything, or just serve it with some crudités. Here’s some guacamole with slices of fresh jicama:

A lettuce taco is shown with guacamole inside, along with some jicama sticks, lime halves, and serving spoons.

Alternatively, make a splash by topping your guacamole with lump crab meat and finely cubed apple!

Guacamole in a black mocajete topped with lump crab meat, diced apples, and lime slices.


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Guacamole

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
This 5-ingredient guacamole recipe is my fave! 

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 small shallot minced
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal brand kosher
  • 3 medium Hass avocados
  • freshly ground pepper
  • Aleppo pepper optional
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Instructions 

  • Gather and prep your ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the minced shallot, salt, and lime juice. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Pit and peel the avocados. Take half of the flesh and mash it in a bowl with a fork.
  • Pour the lime mixture into the bowl and combine with the mashed avocado.
  • Dice the remainder of the avocado flesh into ¾-inch cubes, and gently incorporate into the mixture in the bowl. (Or mash it up more if you want creamier guacamole.)
  • Add freshly ground pepper and Aleppo pepper (if desired) to taste.

Notes

Put this condiment on any and everything, or just serve it with some crudités.

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 10g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Michelle Tam

Hello! My name is Michelle Tam, and I love to eat. I think about food all the time. It borders on obsession. I’ve always loved the sights and smells of the kitchen. My mother was (and is) an excellent cook, and as a kid, I was her little shadow as she prepared supper each night. From her, I gained a deep, abiding love for magically transforming pantry items into mouth-watering family meals.

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