A fresh guacamole recipe is so easy to make. This version is chunky and full of crisp ingredients!Is there anything better than a fresh batch of guacamole for an appetizer!? Raise your hand if you love it!! You don’t really need a guacamole recipe to make a fantastic tasty serving of it. As long as you have some key ingredients, it will taste delicious!
I could probably eat anyone’s version of guacamole. I’m obsessed with avocados so anything mashed up and mixed with it satisfies me just fine. Bill and I do, however, prefer guacamole ridiculously chunky! In fact, one time when my MC went to mash my already mixed bowl of it, Bill and I both screamed “NO!” in unison. Sorry, little one.
I like to start with a big bowl of goodies before adding the avocado. I always vary a little and you should too, but in general, I use 3 on-the-vine tomatoes. I always scrape all the seeds and juices out of my tomatoes so I don’t get a runny, mushy mix.To the tomatoes, I add one whole deseeded jalapeno that has been finely chopped.I toss in an entire bunch of finely sliced scallions and a huge handful of chopped cilantro.
The magic happens when I add fresh minced garlic to the pile of madness. I usually go with 2-3 cloves, but I say the amount of garlic is a personal choice. Plans for kissing your better half later? Then don’t overdo it.
A pinch or two of kosher salt, a pinch of pepper, and a squeeze of one whole lime and then it’s time for the creamy goodness. To the bowl, I add four fresh avocados in all their gorgeous green glory!I love this handy little tool that I have had for years! But a fork works just fine.Couldn’t you just make a meal out of this? I can! And I think I’ll serve it with my Spicy Pink Paloma or a Spicy Mexican Mule too!
Try adding it to this fajita salad to make your greens more brilliant! Top your grilled chicken with it and you’ll be glad you did! It’s so fabulous and fulfilling!
What do you add to your guacamole?
- 4 avocados
- 3 on-the-vine tomatoes deseeded
- 1 finely chopped jalapeno deseeded
- 1 bunch of thinly sliced scallions
- 1 handful of chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 fresh garlic cloves minced
- 1 fresh squeezed lime
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
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Cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out the insides. Dice the tomatoes into small chunks and add to a bowl.
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Cut the jalapeno in half and cut out the seeds and the white parts. Finely chop into small cubes and add to the bowl.
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Thinly slice a bunch of scallions, both green and white parts, and add to the bowl.
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Finely mince 2 or more fresh cloves of garlic and add to the bowl.
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Roughly chop a handful of fresh cilantro and add to the bowl.
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Squeeze the juice of one lime into the bowl and add a pinch of kosher salt and pepper.
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Add the avocados to the bowl and begin to carefully mash and stir together all the ingredients, being sure to keep the avocado in soft chunks.
Lorie says
Guacamole is my love language and the chunkier the better. On my list of things to do this weekend!!!
Olive Jude says
Love language! Perfect!
Courtney Byers. says
This sounds fantastic. Guacamole is one of my favorite food! I also really love chunky quac like this.
Erica @ Coming Up Roses says
I’m SUCH a guac girl…this looks FABULOUS!!!!
Valerie says
This sounds so good! I’m going to a BBQ this weekend, and I think I’m going to give this a try!
-Valerie
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Olive Jude says
Awesome! Enjoy!
Hillary says
Looks super yummy! I prefer chunkier guacamole to the baby food style 😉
Olive Jude says
Always!
Jordan says
Love! I’m saving this one; my husband and I are both big guacamole fans and this looks amazing 🙂
Olive Jude says
Thanks, Jordan!
Denise Riehle says
Oh I’ve been looking for a recipe that included tomatoes! Thank you so much I can’t wait to try this one.
Olive Jude says
Hope it love it as much as we do! I love the bite of the tomato here.
Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome says
Such a great recipe, perfect for BB nights
Mimi says
Gotta love guacamole, need to make it asap
Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor says
Chunky guacamole is the best! I always use white or red onions, but I will have to try it with scallion the next time I make it.
Olive Jude says
I like the punch of red onions too!
Amanda Martin says
I’ve never been a fan of guac by itself (with chips), but I can throw down a sandwich topped with it! Especially with the cilantro and jalepeno, yes please!
Olive Jude says
Not sure why I don’t top a sandwich with it more often! Great idea!
Dawn says
Sometimes I add a dash of worcestershire for a different flavor.
I love your recipe! Thank you for the tip of scraping the seeds and juices out of the tomatoes. I have never done this and I am sure it will make a big difference the next time I make guac.
Olive Jude says
That sounds like a top secret ingredient.:)Thanks for sharing! I love the idea and will have to try it!