Best Chunky Guacamole

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This is the Best Chunky Guacamole recipe you have ever made. Beautiful ripe avocados are hand-smashed with diced red onions, Serrano peppers, cilantro, and fresh squeezed citrus.

white bowl with chunky guacamole and chips

Eat Guacamole on Everything!

I love a good guacamole, and this one is amazing. I made it four times this week. I was “testing” it to make sure I had it just right before sharing it with you. I tried it with chips. Then I made taco salads. I dipped vegetables in it. I started eating it with a spoon to avoid the carbs from the chips. Finally, I sent the last of it to the neighbors to save myself. It is totally irresistible!

This chunky guacamole is the perfect way to dress up some Leftover Steak Quesadillas or some Cheese Chicken Baked Taquitos.

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Best Chunky Guacamole

Make this recipe, because...

This Guacamole Recipe is so fast and easy to prepare.

It is a fun recreation of tableside guacamole at an upscale Mexican restaurant, and a definite crowd pleaser.

It can be a great appetizer to serve with tortilla chips or vegetables for a healthier option.

If you are serving a group with mixed diets it is totally vegan, vegetarian, keto, and low-carb friendly. Avocados are pretty much everything to those on specialty diets and a healthy guacamole is great way to ensure everyone has something delicious to eat.

Ingredients

Ripe Avocados- There are different varieties of avocados available throughout the year and all of those readily available varieties will make delicious guacamole. The one thing that your avocados must be, however, is Ripe. You can test an avocado from the outside by gently pressing your thumb into the skin and feeling that the flesh inside is yielding or slightly soft. When you cut the avocado open, you should be able to easily remove the pit and cut through soft, creamy flesh.

Lime and Lemon Juice- I prefer fresh, but in a pinch bottled juice will work. The citrus is necessary to lightly the taste of the avocados and keep the guacamole from turning brown.

Instructions

Step 1

Wash avocados, cut them in half, and remove the pits.

Step 2

Scoop the meats out into a bowl for smashing.

Step 3

Add finely diced red onion, seeded serrano chili, and cilantro to the bowl. (Take the time to mince these ingredients evenly. You want a nice even distribution of these flavors throughout.)

diced onion, serrano, and cilantro added to avocados

Step 4

Next, add the lime and lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt to taste. (Because the juice in a lime or lemon can be so variable, start with half the amount and then add until the taste is exactly how you like it.)
Use a fork to smash and mix everything together. You should have a chunky rustic texture when you are done.

FAQs

Do I need to add lime and lemon juice to Guacamole?

Yes! The citrus juice does two jobs for the avocados. First, citric acid in the lemon and lime juice will prevent oxidation (the browning that takes place when something comes into contact with oxygen). Second, the avocado alone can be a bit flat and a little bit of acid and salt greatly enhance the flavor.

How do you know if an avocado is ripe?

To check if an avocado is ripe gently press your thumb into the skin. It should be soft enough that your thumb can make an indention.

Expert Tips

Make sure your avocado is ripe. Hard avocados will not smash up nicely, and will not have that delicious creamy texture.

The most important thing to remember is to wash all of your produce thoroughly. The avocados, lemons, and limes especially. Sometimes, we think we don’t need to wash those items because we use the insides of them. However, when we cut them open the knife transfers any bacterial from the outside to the inside as it goes through the fruit.

Make sure to remove the seeds from the serrano pepper, and wash your hands thoroughly after handling. Don’t touch your eyes until your hands have been cleaned.

Use a fork or even a potato masher to smash the guacamole. You should be able to get a mostly smooth texture with small chunks.

Remove any brown or bruised flesh before mashing up the guacamole.

chunky guacamole served with chips on black plate

If you love avocados, try this Shrimp Avocado Mango and Corn Salad for something fresh and new.

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