Guacamole Without Tomatoes

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5 from 1 vote

Guacamole Without Tomatoes

The perfect no-tomato guacamole recipe with just four key ingredients.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 161kcal

Author: Helen

Equipment

Ingredients

Core ingredients

1 medium ripe avocado (Note 1)
2 tbsp red onion finely chopped (Note 2)
3 tbsp cilantro (coriander) finely chopped (Note 3)
1.5 limes (juice and zest) juice + zest from half a lime
1 red chilli (optional) de-seeded and finely chopped (Note 4)

Seasoning

salt (to taste)
ground black pepper (to taste)
sugar (optional) (to taste)

Instructions

Cut the avocado in half vertically, remove the stone, scoop out the flesh and remove any brown parts with a knife before placing in a bowl.
Add the red onion, cilantro (coriander), lime juice and zest, and red chilli if using.
Mix and mash the ingredients together using a potato masher or fork.
Season with salt, ground black pepper and sugar to taste.
Mix, taste, adjust seasoning (if desired) and serve.

Notes

Avocado: Widely available, Hass avocados offer the best flavour and creamy texture. See the above blog post for other options and selection tips.
Red onion: Switch for white or spring onions if you need to.
Cilantro (coriander): Has to be fresh. Please don't use dried.
Fresh red chilli: You can also use chilli flakes.

Storage tips:

Guacamole will keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge. It's very important to cover it so it's completely airtight, otherwise it will oxcidsise and go brown.

If you are planning to eat the guacamole over a few days I recommend dividing the guacamole into portions and placing them in separate airtight containers. This maximises freshness as it reduces the oxidation that happens each time a container is opened and exposed to the air.

It's safe to freeze guacamole for up to 3 months, but I have tried but I don’t recommend it. I found it altered the texture and didn’t taste good.

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