This simple guacamole is a spin off of the famous Chipotle guacamole recipe that everybody loves! It’s so easy to make and can be prepared in less than 15 minutes! A healthy addition to any meal and especially delicious served with tortilla chips, tacos, chili or on burgers! {Gluten-free, vegan & paleo}
I think we can all agree that the guacamole from Chipotle’s is totally delicious and crave worthy. If I had my choice, I would pile it up on everything. The good news is that now you can with this homemade Chipotle guacamole recipe!
With its creamy texture and refreshing flavour, this guac is a spinoff of the one we all know and love, but the best part is, it’s SO easy to prepare from scratch!
This simple guacamole recipe is made with only six ingredients and can be prepared in a matter of minutes. It contains red onion and jalapeno, so it’s got a little kick to it, but it’s not overpowering as the creamy avocado helps to balance things out.
It’s a great family friendly option and such a healthy and delicious way to add flavour to any dish!
If you’re looking for other refreshing and flavourful toppings, be sure to also try this Pineapple Mango Salsa and Watermelon Peach Salsa!
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Why Make this Recipe
- Healthy: Made from scratch, this homemade guacamole recipe contains less sodium and preservatives than store-bought. Additionally, avocados are packed with healthy fats, potassium and fibre, so it’s great for the heart!
- Quick and easy: It takes no more than 10 minutes to make this guacamole, so there’s no excuses to whip up your own batch!
- Easy to adapt: It’s so easy to adapt this recipe to suit your tastes. Make it more spicy or mild, more salty or zingy depending on what you’re serving it up with.
- Simple ingredients: You’ll only need 6 main ingredients to make up a batch of this super easy guacamole. Not bad, right?
Ingredient Notes
- Avocados: Make sure your avocados are ripe enough so that they’re easy to mash, but not to the point that they’re brown. If you squeeze them gently in the palm of your hand, they should give a little but not be mushy.
- Lime Juice: Adds a great zingy flavour and the acid also helps to slow the browning of the avocado. You can also use the juice from half a lemon if you wanted to swap that in instead.
- Red Onion: Red onion is milder in flavour than white or yellow, so can be eaten raw. It also adds a nice pop of colour to the guac. Dice it finely so that it’s not too overpowering and is more evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Jalapeno: Incorporates just a hint of heat to this guacamole. You can use more or less depending on your preference for heat.
- Cilantro: Adds a nice herby freshness. If you don’t like cilantro, you can swap it for parsley or leave it out altogether.
- Garlic: Mince the garlic so that it doesn’t overpower the other ingredients. You can add more or less depending on your personal taste preferences.
- Salt: I used 1/2 teaspoon of salt, but you can adjust this to suit your tastes.
Step by Step Instructions
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Place the avocado and lime juice in a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth.
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Next, add in the red onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, garlic and salt.
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Mix until combined. Taste and adjust flavours accordingly.
Recipe Tips
- Use avocados that are ripe but not brown for the freshest and most vibrant guacamole.
- For best results, allow the guacamole to sit for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavours to come together.
- Adjust flavours according to personal taste, adding more lime juice if you prefer more zesty flavour, more jalapeno peppers if you like more heat and more garlic if you prefer your guacamole to be more garlicky.
Recipe FAQs
How to store
Store in the fridge for no more than 2-3 days, as the avocado will start to brown. The lime juice will slow this process, but won’t stop it from happening altogether. Keep the guacamole in an airtight container or cover tightly with plastic wrap to keep it fresh for as long as possible.
You can even place some parchment paper right over top of the surface of the guacamole before covering to further help prevent browning.
Is guacamole just smashed avocado?
No, it’s so much more than that! Smashed avocado is great, and is the perfect choice for breakfasts and lunches served on toast, but guacamole is a stand out appetizer or side in its own right and contains so much delicious flavour and texture. It’s zingy, fresh, a little spicy, and so easy to make!
Can you make it in a blender?
No, I wouldn’t recommend preparing it in a blender. It will lose all of its texture and will have more of a creamy consistency. If you’re looking for an avocado sauce to prepare in a blender, I would recommend my avocado creme instead.
Serving Suggestions
This fresh and flavourful guacamole can basically be served with anything!
It’s amazing served with:
- Authentic Mexican Chicken Fajitas
- Tortilla chips
- Chili (try it with this 3-Bean Chili or Beef & Quinoa Chili)
- White Chicken Chili
- Tacos (try it with these Spicy Shrimp Tacos)
- Enchiladas
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Sweet Potato Taco Bites
- On top of chicken and fish
- With veggies as a dip
- Or use it as a topping on these Bean Burgers
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- 5-Ingredient Avocado Creme
- Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
- Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Thick and Creamy Tzatziki
- Sweet Potato Hummus
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Chipotle Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ripe avocados halved, pitted and peeled
- Juice of one lime (about 2 tablespoons of lime juice)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion (about a quarter of a small red onion)
- 1-2 tbsp finely diced jalapeno pepper (seeded)
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Place the avocado and lime juice in a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher or fork until mostly smooth.
- Next, fold in the red onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, garlic and salt and mix until combined. Taste and adjust flavours accordingly.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later use.
Notes
- Use avocados that are ripe but not brown for the freshest and most vibrant guacamole.
- For best results, allow the guacamole to sit for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavours to come together.
- Adjust flavours according to personal taste, adding more lime juice if you prefer more zesty flavour, more jalapeno peppers if you like more heat and more garlic if you prefer your guacamole to be more garlicky.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally posted in March 2017 and was updated in April 2021 to include better tips and photos.
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