Looking to elevate your snack game with a delicious twist? Say goodbye to the typical guacamole recipes laden with tomatoes and embrace a fresh take on this delicious dip. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this guacamole recipe without tomatoes.
Whether you’re a guac aficionado or trying your hand at making homemade guac, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for all skill levels. By omitting tomatoes, we allow the creamy avocado to take center stage, complemented by zesty lime, aromatic cilantro, and the perfect blend of spices.
Get ready to elevate your snacking experience. This recipe is perfect for dipping, spreading, or even topping your favorite meals.
Guacamole can be made with or without tomatoes. If you can’t eat tomatoes, don’t enjoy their flavor or simply want to let the flavor of the creamy avocados shine through then you’ll love this recipe.
Looking to pick out the best avocados at the grocery store? Then check out the information here to learn how to know if your avocado is ripe or unripe.
Ingredients to make Guacamole with no tomatoes:
- Ripe Avocados – you’ll want to use at least 4 avocados to make this recipe
- Shallots – use 1 finely diced shallot. Don’t have access to shallots? Then you can swap this out for a quarter to a half of a very small white onion or sweet Vidalia onion. You can also use red onion but the flavor is stronger than other types of onion.
- Jalapeno – use a fresh jalapeno, deseeded and finely diced. Don’t have a jalapeno then you can swap it out for hot sauce. Add in a few dashes to meet your level of heat.
- Cilantro – I prefer to use fresh cilantro for my guac. Usually I have some in the freezer. Check out the tips section for more information on how you can prep your cilantro for those times you need small amounts.
- Lime – you’ll need fresh lime juice from one lime.
- Salt and Black Pepper – use kosher salt, sea salt or your favorite type of salt as well as some black pepper are needed.
How to store leftover Guacamole:
I like to make a double batch of this classic guacamole recipe so I can have extra to enjoy throughout the week. But guacamole will slowly go brown the longer it’s exposed to air. To help keep this delicious dip looking its best try some of these tips:
- The best way to store leftover guacamole in an airtight container for 2-3 days to lock out as much air as possible
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice to the top of the guac and then press a piece of plastic wrap down on the surface of the guacamole so it is touching it
- Leftover guacamole can be frozen to use at a later date. Get directions and tips on freezing guacamole here
What to serve with Guacamole:
Serve your guacamole with these dippers:
- Crunchy tortilla chips (store bought or homemade tortilla chips)
- Vegetables – try baby carrots, celery, bell pepper strips, jicama and more
- Crackers and Pretzels – we love to use pretzel chips as dippers but guac tastes great on just about any type of cracker or pretzel
- Bread – toast up some bread cubes and use them as dippers
- Shrimp – forget the cocktail sauce and dip the shrimp into the guac
Use your guacamole to top or mix into these best recipes:
Guacamole deviled eggs – mix into the yolk to create delicious deviled eggs
Use it to top your rice bowls such as this Pork Carnitas Burrito bowl or this Shrimp Fajita Rice Bowl.
Spread it on toast to make a delicious avocado toast.
It’s also delicious on breakfast sandwiches.
Don’t forget your tacos, burritos and enchiladas.
It’s also delicious with eggs such as this easy Huevos Rancheros recipe.
Recipe Tips:
- This recipe is based on average size avocados. If your avocados are small feel free to use additional avocados
- Don’t over mix the guacamole. Leave some chunks of avocado for texture.
- For the best flavor, serve your guacamole immediately, or store it in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent discoloration.
- For extra zing, add the seeds from the jalapeno.
Freeze your leftover cilantro – this recipe using a small amount of cilantro. Since this is usually purchased in a big bunch you can easily freeze the leftovers to use in other recipes. Wash and dry the cilantro. Pull the leaves off the stems and coarsely chop. Place in a freezer bag and mix in 2 to 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil or your favorite light flavored oil. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible. Freeze.
When you need a bit of cilantro, pull out the freezing bag and remove some of the cilantro. It will thaw out quickly and you can add the cilantro into your recipe.
Easy Guacamole Variations:
- Try adding in 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of coriander or cumin
- Add in 1 cup of diced pineapple or mango for a delicious fruity guacamole
- Stir in a teaspoon or two of adobe sauce for a smokey, spicy twist
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Easy Guacamole Recipe Without Tomatoes (Homemade )
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 4 Avocados
- 1 Shallot minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely diced
- 1 jalapeno deseeded and finely diced
- 1 Lime juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and spoon out the flesh from each half into a medium bowl.4 Avocados
- Mash with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Add the remaining shallots, cilantro, jalapeno, lime, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.1 Shallot, 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, 1 jalapeno, 1 Lime, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve with your favorite dippers such as tortilla chips, pita chips or a variety of vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition
How to make Guacamole without tomatoes:
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits and spoon out the flesh from each half into a medium bowl.
Mash with a fork or a potato masher until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
Add the remaining shallots, cilantro, jalapeno, lime, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve with your favorite dippers such as tortilla chips, pita chips or a variety of vegetables. Enjoy!
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