Making homemade guacamole without cilantro is easier than you may think. Enjoy a delicious bowl of green dip for your chips, and do it with a few fresh ingredients.
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If you're like my husband, you may not enjoy the taste of cilantro, and that's quite common. But fear not, this guacamole is better off without it.
My husband, youngest child, and I all adore this simple cilantro-free guacamole recipe. Its flavor surpasses any store-bought or restaurant-style version, rivaled only by my Tomato Jalapeno Salsa.
With creamy avocado, crisp onions, and juicy tomatoes, every bite offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
I frequently prepare guacamole without cilantro, often a few times a month, and have done so for years. Just don't forget the Air Fryer Tortilla Chips!
Enjoy this guacamole any night of the week, especially on Taco Tuesday paired with favorites like Lazy Enchiladas With Taquitos, Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos, or Taco Mac and Cheese (with Rotel).
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients: Just a handful of fresh, everyday ingredients come together for big, bold flavor.
- Easy to customize: Make it chunky or smooth, add more tomato, or tweak the seasoning to suit your taste.
- Seriously delicious: This guacamole goes with just about everything. Chips, tacos, bowls, or yes… even eaten straight with a spoon (recommended for anyone over age five 😉).
🛒 Ingredients
Avocados- You'll want some ripe avocados for this recipe. Too ripe and they'll be brown, and not ripe enough means hard to mash and firm.
Roma tomato- You'll need a nice and juicy tomato for added freshness, color, and moisture.
Lime juice- Adding in lime juice is essential in helping to prevent browning. It also adds a nice freshness to the dip.
Salt- This is a natural flavor enhancer so if you feel the dip is a little bland, add a little more salt to kick it up a notch.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Buy avocados smart: Look for bagged avocados or slightly underripe ones, which are often cheaper and ripen at home within a day or two.
Use affordable produce: Roma tomatoes and yellow onions are typically the most budget-friendly options and work perfectly in guacamole.
Use what you already have: Bottled lime juice works just fine here and saves you from buying fresh limes every time.
🥄 Instructions for Guacamole Without Cilantro
Step 1: In a bowl, mash your avocado until the texture is as desired. Smooth or chunky.
Step 2: Add in all of the other ingredients and mix to combine.
Step 3: Taste and adjust flavors if necessary.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- One-Bowl Prep: Mix everything directly in the serving bowl to keep prep and cleanup quick and easy.
- Soft Avocados: Ripe avocados mash best. If needed, microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften.
- Easy Pit Removal: Cut the avocado in half and gently squeeze to release the pit without using a knife.
❄️ Storage
Storage: Guacamole Without Cilantro keeps for a few days in the fridge. Store in an airtight container and press plastic wrap directly on the surface to reduce browning. Using both helps preserve color and flavor longer.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
This simple guacamole pairs perfectly with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and nachos. It's also great spooned onto rice bowls, served with grilled chicken or steak, or used as a spread on burgers and sandwiches.
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❓ Guacamole Without Cilantro FAQs
You can leave it out (like this recipe directs) or substitute it for parsley. That would of course leave a different flavor altogether, and some people even report that parsley tastes like soap. I don't know about you, but that doesn't sound delicious.
I wouldn't recommend freezing this guacamole recipe. With the watery tomatoes and onions, the results won't be pleasant by the time that the guac thaws. For best results, eat fresh!
Oh, you bet it is! With a combination of healthy fats, vegetables, and minerals in every bite, you can bet it's one of the best snack options out there. The unhealthy part comes in with the chips. To keep this dish healthy from the beginning till the end, use healthier chip alternatives such as baked instead of fried.
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📖 Recipe
Guacamole without Cilantro
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados, peeled and pitted - ($1.56)
- 1 medium Roma tomato, diced - ($0.23)
- ½ small yellow onion, diced - ($0.46)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced - ($0.10)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice - ($0.01)
- ½ teaspoon salt - ($0.01)
Instructions
- Mash avocados. In a medium bowl, mash the avocados to your desired texture, smooth or chunky.
- Mix. Add the diced tomato, diced onion, minced garlic, lime juice, and salt. Stir until evenly combined.
- Taste. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Mixing tip. This can be mixed directly in the serving bowl to reduce cleanup.
- Fresh is best. Guacamole has the best flavor and texture when enjoyed fresh.
- Storage. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for a few days. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to help prevent browning.
- Freezing. Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes from watery ingredients.
Nutritional Information
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