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Try our deliciously Easy Spicy Guacamole Recipe made with just a few fresh ingredients.
Don’t spend a small fortune on restaurant guacamole, when it’s much less expensive to make at home! Guacamole is incredibly delicious made fresh at your own table, hand crafted and seasoned just the way you like it … and it’s super easy to make too.
We’ve made our guacamole recipe a little bit spicy, but if you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the jalapeño.
Are avocados good for you?
You may have heard about the health benefits of eating the mighty avocado. With heart healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants, avocados can even help lower your cholesterol. With more potassium than a banana, it makes sense to add this nutritious fruit to your diet. So I say … eat more guacamole!
With just a few fresh ingredients this guacamole recipe comes together in minutes.
Juicy limes, crisp red onion, fresh garlic, cilantro, jalapeño and ripe avocados are combined with our favorite seasonings, for an interesting and flavorful dip. Some guacamole recipes include chopped tomatoes, but I prefer to add them only as a garnish. Juicy chunks of tomato can water down a guacamole dip, so take care if using or add at the very last minute.
Here are some great ways to enjoy our tasty guacamole recipe:
Our Easy Spicy Guacamole is great slathered on a tostada with Homemade Refried Beans, or alongside a tasty Grilled Chicken Taco Salad. We love a big spoonful rolled up in a burrito, or dolloped on tender Chicken Fajitas. And I’m not too embarrassed to say, we can make a decent Friday night meal out of guacamole, chips and a beer!
Guacamole is best served as soon as it’s made but will remain fresh for a day or two, as long as you’ve added plenty of lime juice.
When storing overnight, scoop leftover guacamole into a container that has a tight fitting lid. Squeeze a little extra lime juice on top of the guacamole, then press a piece of plastic wrap onto the dip before sealing with the lid. A tall tupperware type container works great for this purpose. The color will stay much brighter with no air coming in contact with the mashed avocados.
Once you make your own Easy Spicy Guacamole Recipe, you may never want to order bland, take-out guacamole again!
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Easy Spicy Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (stem and seeds removed)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, plus extra for garnish
- 3 tablespoons lime juice, divided
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 3 avocados, ripe
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cilantro, jalapeño, onion, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne.
- Cut one avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh with a large spoon and add to the bowl with the spices. Using a fork, mash the avocado until mostly smooth and combined with the onion mixture.
- Halve the remaining two avocados, remove the pits then carefully make ½-inch crosshatch cuts in the flesh with a table knife. Cut all the way through the flesh but not through the skin. Using a large spoon, carefully scoop out the avocado cubes and add to the mashed mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice on top of the cubes. Using a rubber spatula, fold the cubes into the mashed mixture taking care to leave the guacamole somewhat chunky. Check the seasoning and adjust if needed.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with extra chopped red onion, cilantro leaves and chopped tomatoes if desired.
Recipe Notes
- Guacamole is best served immediately but will keep for a day or two if properly stored. Scoop leftover guacamole into a container that has a tight-fitting lid. Squeeze a little extra lime juice on top of the guacamole, then press a piece of plastic wrap onto the dip before sealing with the lid.
Nutrition
Finally, we’re very excited to be sharing some of our favorite Mexican inspired dishes over the next couple of weeks so please check back soon!
Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) has become a bit of a foodie holiday centered around all things Mexican-American. The original celebration was to remember the unlikely victory of the Mexican Army over French forces in 1862. If you’re planing a little get together, perhaps you’d like to try our Sweet Corn Salsa, or this delicious Pineapple Salsa from the SRFD archives. And don’t forget a slice or two of Margarita Pie with a Pretzel Crust or our Creamy Margarita Bars for dessert!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tricia
Leigh-ann
Hi, I love Avocado, our tree is bursting with Avo’s – I am going to try this recipe this weekend with some home made Nachos – Can you freeze the guacamole?
Thank You
Leigh-ann
South Africa
KZN – Durban
Tricia Buice
Hi Leigh-ann. You can freeze guacamole for up to 3 months. Place the prepared guac in an airtight container and drizzle olive oil on the top to cover. This will help prevent the top from browning. Enjoy!
Lori
Just tried this recipe and it was AMAZING! Just the right amount of spicy and I love that it was chunky instead of creamy. I couldn’t stop eating it. AWESOME!
Tricia Buice
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try Lori. We LOVE this guacamole and could eat the whole bowl in a flash 🙂 Great on everything!
Michael
Love Mexican and love my guacamole, looks so delicious Tricia!!! The Birdseye Maple board looks great in your pictures!!!
Michael
Tricia Buice
I love your beautiful board, now my beautiful board Michael! You are a talented artist. Have a wonderful week and thanks again.
sippitysup
I like a little spice (well, a lot) in just about everything. And that includes guacamole. GREG
Tricia Buice
Me too Greg – hope you’re doing well! Have a great weekend.
John/Kitchen Riffs
Who doesn’t like guacamole? Or should we make that LOVE guacamole? 🙂 This looks wonderful. Terrific pictures, too — love the highlights on the tomatoes!
Tricia Buice
Agreed – guacamole is one of my all-time favorite spreads or dips. Thank you so much John!
cheri
We probably devour 3 to 4 avocados a week, love them to pieces. Your spicy guacamole looks delicious, I think this would make the perfect dinner.
Tricia Buice
It is such a delicious dinner Cheri – you’re on the right track! Thank you 🙂
Pam
Pass the bowl, please! It looks delicious, Tricia! I haven’t made guacamole homemade in a long time and want to after seeing this. It’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any day.
Tricia Buice
Thanks Pam – I hope you get the chance to try it!
Liz
The mixture of mashed and cubed avocados and the double dose of heat make this one to die for guac!! I could eat it with a spoon!!!
Tricia Buice
It’s a delicious recipe Liz – thank you so much!
Monica
It’s such a happy thing when I get my hands on good avocados! But everything you make always just looks that much more delicious, Tricia. I would plow through this guac in record time. It looks fresh and delicious.
Tricia Buice
That is so sweet Monica! Thank you – and we did put it away in no time flat!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
Yes! It’s MUCH better homemade when all the ingredients are fresh and flavor is at its peak. This looks gorgeous!
Tricia Buice
Thank you Maureen! Hope you’re doing well.
Susan
I love guacamole too and make it often! Your photos of it are making my mouth water 🙂
Tricia Buice
Thank you Susan – the avocado growers should be very happy with all the guac love!
Gerlinde @ Sunnycovechef
I love your spicy version of guacamole. I could eat it all.
Tricia Buice
It is hard not too for sure Gerlinde. Thank you! Hope you’re having a magnificent trip!
Monique
Me too..a meal! Gosh you’re busy ..so many new recipes..:)!
Tricia Buice
Thanks Monique!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
We’re on the same spicy appetizer page today, wish we could have a drink together with both of them!
Tricia Buice
Margaritas, chips, salsa and guacamole – sounds great to me!
Chris Scheuer
I could eat the whole bowl and call it a meal. It looks and sounds wonderful! Easy seals the deal! 🙂
Tricia Buice
I’m with you Chris – this is one of my favorite dishes ever. Thank you!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
I’m all for eating more guac! Love this easy spicy version 🙂
Tricia Buice
Thanks Jennifer!
Larry
Looks and sounds excellent Tricia. When I eat Mexican, the one thing that always gets gets finished off is the guac.
Tricia Buice
I do love my guacamole too Larry – thank you!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
You are not going to believe that if I told you I had a whole bowl of guacamole as the breakfast 🙂 This stuff is addictive!! Yours looks really FRESH and delicious, Tricia.
Tricia Buice
I do believe you Angie and I understand! Guacamole is great any time of the day or night too 🙂 Thanks!