Guacamole gets my vote as a superhero among condiments. It’s easy to make, so yummy and filled with healthy fats, vitamins, enzymes and fiber. At the store you can find so many pre-made versions of guacamole that are loaded with artificial preservatives and MSG. Or, even worse, those flavor packets with bad iodized salt, MSG and dehydrated vegetables that you’re supposed to mix in with wholesome precious avocados.

Fresh, homemade guacamole from scratch takes less than 10 minutes and is infinitely better than anything you can get from the store.

You can do the basic recipe or get creative with flavorful variations. I love adding a fresh chopped tomato or red onion or even cinnamon to my guacamole for an extra burst of flavor and color. If you like it spicy you can experiment with adding any of the rainbow of hot pepper varieties. The options are deliciously endless. But for now, here is the basic version..

The Basics of a Beautiful Guacamole

The most basic version of guacamole that you can mash together in under 5 minutes.

2 ripe avocados

1 clove fresh minced garlic

1 tablespoon lime juice

Handful chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon sea salt

Drizzle of olive oil

Mash the avocado and mix in the rest of the ingredients.

 Some days there is nothing better than sticking to the basic and keeping it simple. On on other days you might want to jazz it up…

Guacamole Supreme

2 ripe avocados

1 clove fresh garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lime juice

¼ cup red onion, very finely chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, very finely chopped

1 ripe roma tomatoes, finely chopped

1  tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon sea salt

Handful of both cilantro and parsley, finely chopped

Mash the avocado and mix all ingredients together.

If you like it ultra smooth and fluffy, add all ingredients to your blender and process until velvety.

How do you guac? Comment below!