Using a homemade guacamole seasoning blend, some lime juice and optional cilantro, you can whip up a tasty guac in just 5 minutes! Serve this easy-to-make guacamole as a dip with tortilla chips or veggies or use it as a topper for veggie burgers, toast, baked potatoes and more!
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Skip the store-bought guacamole seasoning packet and make a DIY version at home instead!
It's super easy to make guacamole using a homemade seasoning mix paired with some fresh lime juice.
We like to add fresh cilantro to ours too, but you can leave it out or use a dried version instead if you prefer.
Now, get out your chips because it's time to make some guac!
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Ingredients you'll need
- Avocados
- Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice (helps prevent browning)
- Fresh Cilantro (if preferred, you can leave out or use dried instead)
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Cayenne Pepper
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional, depending on your heat preference)
- Sea Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
How to make guacamole seasoning
Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt and black pepper in a small bowl.
If you're using dried cilantro instead of fresh, add it to this mixture.
How to make easy homemade guacamole
First, make the seasoning mix above and set aside.
Then, chop the cilantro (if using).
Next, slice each avocado in half, removing the pit.
Scoop out the flesh and add to a mixing bowl.
Mash with a fork and then mix in the fresh cilantro (if using) and the seasoning mix.
Now, mix in some freshly squeezed lime juice.
You can enjoy the guacamole right away, but it is best served after being refrigerated in an airtight container for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
I hate cilantro! Can I leave it out?
Yes! If you happen to be a part of the population of cilantro haters, feel free to omit the cilantro.
The guac will still be delicious! 😉
Ideas for serving guacamole
Aside from the obvious tortilla chips, this guac also makes a great topping for our sheet-pan nachos (Recipe #5 in our free lazy vegan recipes e-cookbook), vegetarian nachos, chickpea tacos, pinto bean tacos, or a sweet potato black bean burger.
How do I store leftover guacamole?
Homemade guacamole is best enjoyed on the same day.
However, if you do have some leftover, check out how the site Avocados from Mexico suggests storing guacamole to keep it from turning brown.
Homemade Guacamole Seasoning & Easy Guacamole
Ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados, pitted
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, depending on taste and heat preference
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional (you can also use 1 tablespoon of dried cilantro in place of fresh or omit completely if you don't prefer cilantro)
- juice of ½ large lime
Instructions
- Combine onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt and black pepper in a small bowl and set aside (If you are using dried cilantro, add it to the seasoning mix).
- Scoop out the flesh of the avocados and add to a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork.
- Stir in fresh chopped cilantro (if using), seasoning mix, and lime juice.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for 30 minutes to 1 hour for best flavor. Stir before serving.
(Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)
Notes
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This post originally appeared on Watch Learn Eat on November 30, 2015. It has been republished to reflect both recipe and photo revisions. Changes to the story were also made.
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Malarie
This was amazing!! Will never buy a mix or premade guac again!
Sherri Hall
Thank you so much, Malarie! So happy you enjoyed the guac! 🙂
Christie
That guacamole sounds and looks AMAZING! So creamy and delicious. I also adding lime and those spices to my guac as well.
Sherri Hall
Thanks Christie! Guacamole is one of our favorites! 🙂
Noel
It really is that easy!! LOL @ wishing for a seasoning packet and then having the "doink" moment that you can make your own seasoning!
I've done that several times! and always been much more pleased with the mixture I created than the original packet!
ps - I always like watching Peanuts ... who doesn't love Snoopy>!
Watch Learn Eat
Ha! Yes, I do that a lot...with tacos too! 🙂
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon
I love all your name ideas but I agree that simple is better, especially for such a simple and easy dish! That looks wonderful and definitely a great reason to grow some cilantro and keep avocados on hand.
Now I'm craving a bean burrito to go with it. 🙂
Watch Learn Eat
Thanks Annemarie! We are actually growing some cilantro in our kitchen. I can't wait until it's ready to use!
Tracy | Baking Mischief
Ooo, I'm going to have to try this recipe the next time I make guacamole. I feel like I really need to up my guac game. 😉 Great video, and I've totally been a victim of the too-good to get any leftovers back from family!
Watch Learn Eat
Thanks Tracy! I hope you try it!
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
Guacamole is my FAVE! I don't often make it myself because, well I don't know why - when it's this easy I have no excuse! Now I'm craving guac so bad, need to go grab some avocados STAT!
Oh, and I always struggle naming my recipes and then usually go with the simplest one too haha!
Watch Learn Eat
Thanks Michelle! Guacamole is awesome! 🙂
Beth @ Binky's Culinary Carnival
I love using my own spices also. You can control the sodium and there are no ingredients you need a PHd to pronounce! I like the red pepper flake in here. You don't often see that! Nice!
Watch Learn Eat
Hahaha! Yes, that's true! 🙂 Thanks Beth! The red pepper flakes add a nice little kick to it!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables
Guacamole is like the vegetarian's version of bacon... I can put it on ANYTHING and it's delicious 😉 I love spicy things so the red pepper flakes would be perfect!
Watch Learn Eat
Thanks Liz! It definitely gives it a kick! 🙂
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
I love crushed red pepper Sherri, must be so delicious in guacamole. I love easy and this recipe will be perfect for the holidays!
Watch Learn Eat
Thank you Allie!! 🙂