15-Minute Chunky Guacamole

Prep: 10 min4 servingsmediumTex Mex
Chunky Guacamole with Fresh Tomato and Jalapeño

A fresh and vibrant guacamole featuring ripe avocados mashed to your preferred texture with diced tomatoes, white onion, cilantro, and jalapeño. The lime juice adds brightness while garlic provides depth. Perfect for parties, taco nights, or as a snack with tortilla chips. This version balances creamy and chunky textures by partially mashing some avocados while keeping others diced for added substance.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 3 ripe avocados
  • ¾ cup tomato, chopped and seeded
  • ⅓ cup white onion
    red onion1:1note:adds slight sharpness

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  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, diced
    serrano pepper1:1note:increases spice level

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  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ lime, juiced
    lemon1:1note:different citrus profile

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  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Halve the avocados, remove seeds and skin, then place in a large mixing bowl

  2. 2

    Using a fork or potato masher, mash the avocados to your preferred texture

  3. 3

    For chunkier texture, mash only 2 avocados and dice the third, setting it aside to add with remaining ingredients

  4. 4

    Mix in the chopped tomato, white onion, cilantro, jalapeño, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and black pepper

  5. 5

    Stir all ingredients together until well combined

Tips

Tip 1

For extra chunky texture, mash only 2 avocados completely and dice the third to fold in at the end

Tip 2

Remove seeds from tomatoes to prevent watery guacamole and maintain better texture

Good to Know

Storage

Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Place plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent browning.

Make Ahead

Best made within 2-3 hours of serving. Add lime juice last to slow browning.

Serve With

Serve immediately with tortilla chips, use as taco topping, or spread on toast.

Common Mistakes

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Press plastic wrap directly onto guacamole surface to avoid oxidation and browning

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Remove tomato seeds to prevent watery consistency

Substitutions

white onion→
red onion1:1note:adds slight sharpness

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jalapeño→
serrano pepper1:1note:increases spice level

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lime→
lemon1:1note:different citrus profile

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FAQ

How long does guacamole keep in the refrigerator?

Fresh guacamole keeps for 1-2 days when stored with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent air exposure and browning.

Can I make this less spicy for kids?

Remove the jalapeño entirely or use just a tiny amount without seeds. You can also substitute with mild bell pepper for crunch without heat.

What if my avocados aren't ripe enough?

Place unripe avocados in a paper bag with a banana for 1-2 days to speed ripening. Ripe avocados yield slightly to gentle pressure.