This Vegan Guacamole is a creamy authentic version made with avocado, tomato, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro and lime juice. Done in just 10 minutes this healthy dip suits most diets as it is gluten free, dairy free, vegan and pretty low in carbs.
I love all my sauces, but the one I've made the most is definitely guacamole. Sometimes it's as simple as just smashing avocado with some lime or lemon juice and seasoning it with salt and pepper.
And sometimes it's this. This vegan guacamole is my absolute favorite version that's been tried, tested and perfected through the years.
Why you will love this recipes
- It's quick - 10 minutes max
- It's easy - basically just mash avocados and mix with the rest
- Tastes just like the table side guac of my childhood's Mexican restaurants - which is what I've always been looking for in my homemade versions
- Soft garlic flavor that's spread evenly throughout the dish thanks to mashing the salt and garlic together first
- Mashed, not blended, so it's a bit chunky, and you don't have to get a big machine dirty
- Perfect balance of acidity, garlic, salt and spice - neither too overpowering, yet all notable on the palate
- It's vegan so you can serve it to all your friends
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Avocado - make sure they are ripe and soft
- Lime can be swapped for lemon
- Salt - use fine table salt to make it easy to smash with the garlic
- Jalapeños - adjust amount according to taste. I used the kind in a jar, but fresh works as well.
- Red onion can be swapped for shallots
- Tomatoes should be firm but ripe to make it easier to chop them really small. Can be excluded.
How to make it
If you wish to soften the bite of the onion a bit, you can place it in cold water for 15 minutes before adding to the guacamole.
- Place minced garlic and salt in a bowl and mash together with a fork
- Scoop out the flesh of all the avocados and place in the bowl
- Mash the avocados with a fork
- Squeeze in lime and mix well
- Add finely chopped jalapeño
- Add finely chopped tomatoes
- Add finely chopped red onion
- Add cilantro, then mix well. Taste test and adjust seasoning if desired, then your vegan guacamole is ready to serve!
Tips & tricks
- Use ripe and soft avocados - rather over ripe than under
- Always add lemon or lime - if not for flavor, then to keep it from going brown.
- Mash garlic with salt first, to make the garlic taste softer and ensure the flavor spreads evenly throughout the sauce
- Soak onion in water for 15 minutes before adding to the guac if you wish to soften its sharp bite
- Serve immediately - guacamole doesn't store well
Recipe FAQ
This type of guacamole is super healthy since it's basically a salad in the form of a sauce. It's just vegetables, lime, garlic, and salt. There's nothing there that's not good for you! Just loads of vitamins, fiber and healthy fats.
Some versions will add sour cream or mayonnaise - and this can put it more over to the unhealthy side. However, if you add just a small amount you can still call it a healthy choice in my book.
Guacamole can be made in multiple ways and the only ingredient every single recipe will have is avocado. Apart from this, it's your choice. Most versions will also have garlic, salt and lime - and many versions include onion, cilantro, jalapeños and tomatoes.
Some version also include a dairy product like sour cream or mayonnaise.
Guacamole is best when eaten fresh. When placed in the fridge it quickly turns brown, and while the acidity from the lime will help to slow this down it will still happen sooner rather than later.
But! Even if it turns a bit brown, you can still eat it. It's still delicious. It' just not as pretty.
If you do have some leftovers, cover and store in the fridge and you can eat it the next day as well (even if it's a little brown).
How to eat it & what to serve with it
This Vegan Guacamole is my absolute favorite sauce because it's so delicious - and goes with almost everything. Here are some of my favorite ways of eating it:
- For breakfast - either on top of a slice of bread, or as a side for your eggs
- With a barbecue - chicken, steak, salmon, tuna... they all love a side of guac
- In a wrap - make a chicken wrap and top with guacamole. So delicious!
- On top of a salad - instead of salad dressing
- With tacos or enchiladas- of course, and anything else Mexican
- For loaded nachos - make a nacho plate with some melted cheese and serve this guac on the side
- With tortilla chips - either let this guacamole be the lone star for your chips, or make a dip platter with a pico de gallo salsa, green enchilada sauce, sour cream and - of course - a nice, chunky, guacamole
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Recipe
Easy Homemade Vegan Guacamole
Print RateIngredients
- 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 avocados peeled and pitted
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño chopped
Instructions
- Optional: soak the onion in water for about 15 minutes to take some of the edge off.½ red onion
- Place the minced garlic and salt in a bowl and mash together with a fork.1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon salt
- Add the avocados and mash them. Squeeze over the lime and mix well.3 avocados, 1 lime
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. Taste and adjust seasoning according to taste. Then serve immediately!1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, ½ red onion, 1 tomato, 1 tablespoon jalapeño
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Avocado - make sure they are ripe and soft
- Lime can be swapped for lemon
- Salt - use fine table salt to make it easy to smash with the garlic
- Jalapeños - adjust amount according to taste. I used the kind in a jar, but fresh works as well.
- Red onion can be swapped for shallots
- Tomatoes should be firm but ripe to make it easier to chop them really small. Can be excluded.
Tips & tricks
- Use ripe and soft avocados - rather overripe than under.
- Always add lemon or lime - if not for flavor, then to keep it from going brown.
- Mash garlic with salt first, to make the garlic taste softer and ensure the flavor spreads evenly throughout the sauce
- Soak onion in water for 15 minutes before adding to the guac if you wish to soften its sharp bite
- Serve immediately - guacamole doesn't store well, even with lime or lemon added
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
Michelle
Lots of great tips here for making guac, I love the tip for softening the onion, definite lightbulb moment for me!. So trying that next time I make it.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Happy to give you a new trick! Thank you Michelle.
Danielle Wolter
I'm a huge fan of guacamole and this sounds delicious!! Can't wait to give it a try 🙂
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you Danielle!
Helen of Fuss Free Flavours
Homemade guacamole is the best, and I love how you can adapt to your own tastes. The flavours are simply fresh and delicious and such a good addition to a meal, or prefect on its own with crackers, toast or nachos.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Totally agree, Helen! Thanks for commenting!
Dannii
You can't beat homemade guacamole. You get to make it exactly how you like that way.
Emmeline Kemperyd
So true!
Farah Abumaizar
Yummy creamy guacamole is one of my favourite things to eat- so refreshing! This recipe looks great and can't wait to try it!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you Farah! Hope you enjoy it!