best quick & easy guacamole

Name: Best Quick & Easy Guacamole
Prep time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 large avocados, ripe; 2-3 large lemons, halved, remove seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic salt, to taste; 1-2 - jalapeno, minced; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper, optional

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Fran Say

Sunnyvale, CA

Updated on Apr 5, 2023

The first time I made this I couldn't believe how incredibly simple it was. This recipe hit the nail on the head and the avocado flavor really shines.

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Guacamole is a quick and easy snack that can be made in no time. Tomato and jalapenos add a bit of texture to the creamy avocado. Fran's version uses lemon juice which adds acidity and is not as tart as more traditional lime juice. Have lots of tortilla chips handy... this killer guacamole recipe won't last long. We ate all of it within an hour.

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prep time 15 Min

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Ingredients

4 large avocados, ripe
2-3 large lemons, halved, remove seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt, to taste
1-2 - jalapeno, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

How To Make best quick & easy guacamole

Test Kitchen Tips

Since lemons are not the same size, we recommend starting with the juice of 1 lemon. More can be added if needed.

Step 1

Halve the avocados and remove the pits, but set them aside.

Step 2

Remove from the skin with a big spoon and very coarsely chop the avocado into big pieces. Place chopped avocado and minced jalapeno in a medium bowl.
Step 3

Squeeze the lemon juice over the mixture.
Step 4

Sprinkle liberally with garlic salt adjusting to your taste.
Step 5

Stir, gently mashing some of the avocado pieces.
Step 6

Add chopped tomato at the end, stirring just until combined.
Step 7

Add 2 of the avocado pits back into the bowl (this really helps keep guacamole from turning brown). Serve chilled.
Step 8

If desired, add extra cayenne or jalapenos for more kick. You can add more lemon juice if you like a little more tartness too.
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