Vegan Guacamole Best Guac Recipe

When eating Mexican cuisine, I need to have guacamole. I first learned to make guacamole while dining at Dos Caminos in New York City. It’s one of those trendy Mexican restaurants that offer tableside guac, and since then, I’ve always made my own guac. If you have a ripe avocado lying around, the best way to use it is to make guacamole. This easy guacamole recipe is made with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

To make this delicious vegan guacamole recipe, you need all plant-based ingredients:

Avocado – Make sure your avocado is perfectly ripe when making guacamole. It shouldn’t feel hard to touch or too soft, instead, you should be able to gently squeeze the avocado. Scallions – Scallions or green onions are optional in this recipe, however I love the addition of scallions. Garlic – Some love adding chopped garlic, while others don’t. It’s personal. I love a touch of garlic in my guac. Red Onion – Chopped red, white, or yellow onions work. Tomato – You’ll need chopped tomatoes, and I highly recommend using Roma tomatoes – they’re the best! Serrano Peppers – I love spicy guacamole, so I love adding serrano peppers with seeds. If you prefer less spice, use jalapenos with or without seeds. Cilantro – You’ll need lots of fresh cilantro. Lime – You’ll need 3/4 to a whole lime depending on how juicy your lime is. Salt – I love sea salt or Himalayan salt when making guac.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Choose the Perfect Avocado?

When buying avocados, keep in mind when you want to use them. Personally, I love Hass Avocados, they are the best avocados. If I’m making guacamole the same day, I would choose an already ripe avocado. However, if I’m making guacamole 2-3 days later, I will choose an avocado that is not yet ripe. Unripe Avocados – An unripe avocado will be green and hard to touch. Leave it at room temperature for a few days to ripe. If you want unripe avocados for a longer period, place the avocados in the refrigerator. Ripe Avocados – A ripe avocado is brown and you’ll be able to gently squeeze it and it won’t be mushy. Overripe Avocados – An overripe avocado is very brown and overly soft to the touch. This avocado will most likely be brown on the inside as well.

Expert Tips

Tried this recipe? If so, please leave a comment & rate this recipe. That would mean so much to me. If you’re on Instagram, please tag me so I can see your creations. I’m happy to share and mention you. Thank you! 2. Add a squeeze of lime juice. (Image 2) 4. Add chopped red onions. (Image 4) 6. Add scallions and chopped serrano peppers. (Image 6) 8. Mix. Adjust the salt to taste. Enjoy your homemade guacamole with lots of flavor. (Image 8) ✓ Fresh Ingredients – I can’t stress this enough, in order to make the best guacamole, you need to use fresh ingredients. ✓ Chunky Guacamole – Don’t mash or overmix the guacamole ingredients at the end. → It tastes great in burritos and also works as a side to enchiladas and tacos. → Of course, don’t forget the margaritas with your chips.

Put your guacamole in an airtight container and smooth the surface of the guacamole. Place a plastic wrap directly on top of the guacamole and gently press down to prevent any air bubbles. Seal the container and refrigerate. Additionally, leaving the avocado pit in the guacamole helps prevent oxidation.