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    Home » Appetizers

    Easy Guacamole Without Cilantro

    Published: Jul 6, 2021 · Modified: Apr 24, 2022 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    You just need five minutes and a handful of ingredients to make this Easy Guacamole Without Cilantro! My simple guacamole recipe features mashed avocado that’s been kicked up a few notches with red onions, lime juice, hot sauce and seasonings. It's delicious and happens to be keto friendly and vegan!

    closeup of guacamole with lime and red onions on a red plate

    This is my go-to guacamole dip I’ve been making for more than a decade. My family loves it, and so do I.

    It's restaurant quality, if I say so myself!

    The good news is, this homemade guacamole is quick and easy.

    It features mashed avocado that’s been kicked up a few notches with red onions, lime juice and hot sauce. If you're looking for guacamole without cilantro or guacamole without tomatoes, you've come to the right place!

    And if you're looking for an over-the-top guacamole, don't miss this sweet-and-savory Guacamole with Cherries, Gorgonzola and Walnuts.

    Recipe ingredients

    Avocados: When choosing avocados for guacamole, think like Goldilocks. You don’t want them too firm, and you don’t want them too soft. Select ones that have a little “give” to them.

    avocados, lime, chopped red onions, hot sauce, salt, pepper

    Hot Sauce: There are many brands you can try, but some are really hot! I recommend Frank's RedHot Original (affiliate link). It has just enough kick to spice up this easy guacamole recipe without making it too hot.

    Onions: I always use red onions in my guacamole, since they're the only ones I like raw. (Plus, I love their pop of color!) But you could substitute white onions, if you prefer.

    Guacamole seasoning: We're keeping it simple, folks! You just need salt and pepper to go with the hot sauce and lime juice.

    How to make guacamole without cilantro

    See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for full instructions, but here's an overview.

    1. Slice an avocado in half the long way and gently squeeze the halves as you pull them apart. Squeeze a little more to remove the pit, scooping it out if needed.
    1. Scoop out the avocado flesh and add it to a small mixing bowl. Repeat with the second avocado. Mash the avocados with the back of a fork.
    1. Stir in chopped red onions, hot sauce, the juice from half a lime and seasonings.
    mashed avocados, red onions, lime, hot sauce, salt, pepper

    Recipe tips

    • If you find there aren’t any ripe avocados at the store, place your firm avocados in a brown paper bag on the counter for a day or two. They’ll ripen right up.
    • It's best to slice open the avocados on a cutting board, instead of in your hands, to protect yourself from getting cut.

    What to serve with guacamole

    There are many ways to enjoy this homemade guacamole recipe! Serve it as a standalone appetizer with tortilla chips, or as a tasty addition to Cilantro Lime Shrimp, Salsa Salmon with Lime, Chicken Enchiladas or any Tex-Mex dish. Don't forget this Easy Fried Ice Cream Dessert!

    I also love serving guacamole on toast with Basted Eggs for a healthy breakfast. Did you know avocados have more potassium than bananas?

    guacamole with lime on red plate

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you keep guacamole green?

    It's important to create a barrier between the guacamole's surface and air, because contact with oxygen causes avocados to turn brown. Smooth out the surface of the guacamole with the back of a spoon and pour just enough lime juice, lemon juice or water over the top to cover it.

    Cover the bowl of guacamole with plastic wrap and press down so it touches the surface of the dip. Refrigerate it for 1-2 days, and pour off the liquid before eating the guacamole. If you see any brown areas, you can scrape them off, then stir the dip before consuming it.

    How can you use leftover guacamole?

    Make some guacamole toast! You also can spread the guacamole on a sandwich or mix it in a salad with some salsa and balsamic vinegar.

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    • Roasted Eggplant Dip (Salate di Vinete)
    • Asiago Spinach and Artichoke Dip

    Enjoy!

    If you try this Easy Guacamole Without Cilantro, be sure to leave a comment and a rating!

    guacamole on red plate

    Easy Guacamole Without Cilantro

    You just need five minutes and a handful of ingredients to make this Easy Guacamole Without Cilantro!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 165kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    • 2 avocados
    • ¼ cup red onion
    • 2 teaspoons hot sauce (I use Frank's RedHot Original)
    • juice from ½ lime
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
    • tortilla chips for serving (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Make the guacamole in a small mixing bowl. Slice an avocado in half the long way and gently squeeze the halves as you pull them apart. Scoop out the pit and discard it. Scoop out the avocado flesh into the mixing bowl. Repeat with the second avocado.
    • Mash the avocados with the back of a fork.
    • Peel the red onion and finely chop up about ¼ of it, until you have ¼ cup. Transfer the chopped onions to your mixing bowl and add the hot sauce. Cut a lime in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Add the salt and pepper. Mix everything with a fork.
    • Serve immediately or cover it with plastic and chill it in the refrigerator to use later the same day. Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips, on toast, or next to tacos, enchiladas or shrimp. You also could stir some into salad as a dressing with salsa.
    • To store leftover guacamole, smooth out the surface of the dip with the back of a spoon and pour just enough lime juice, lemon juice or water over the top to cover it. Cover the bowl of guacamole with plastic wrap and press down so it touches the surface of the dip. Refrigerate it for 1-2 days, and pour off the liquid before eating the guacamole.

    Notes

    Use avocados that have a little “give” to them. If you can only find very firm avocados, place them in a brown bag on the counter for a couple days to ripen.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Pam

      July 06, 2021 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      We love our guac, but hardly ever make it at home. Yours looks great and so easy that I'm going to put the ingredients on my grocery list now!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        July 07, 2021 at 6:18 am

        Hi Pam - Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Tara

      July 06, 2021 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yum! You had me at five minutes! Such a refreshing guacamole. I can definitely see why it is your go-to.

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        July 07, 2021 at 6:18 am

        Hi Tara - Gotta love a 5-minute recipe!

        Reply
    3. Jessica Formicola

      July 06, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      I am one of those people that HATE cilantro, so I'm glad to have found a guac recipe that doesn't use it!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        July 07, 2021 at 6:17 am

        Hi Jessica - It looks like there are more people than I realized who don't eat cilantro! I'm glad this recipe comes in handy.

        Reply
    4. Anjali

      July 06, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      My husband isn't a cilantro fan, so it's refreshing to see a guacamole recipe that doesn't need cilantro but is still super flavorful!! We'll definitely be making this one again and again!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        July 07, 2021 at 6:15 am

        Hi Anjali - I'm so glad! We really enjoy the flavors here too.

        Reply
    5. Lindsay

      July 06, 2021 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! I'm one of those people that thinks cilantro tastes like soap. I tolerate it, but really prefer to leave it out of most things. Thanks!

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      • Mamma C

        July 06, 2021 at 2:13 pm

        Hi Lindsay - I know cilantro is an issue for some people. I'm so glad this recipe works for you!

        Reply

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