This easy homemade guacamole recipe without cilantro is made with fresh avocados, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, lime zest, and salt. Ready in about 10 minutes, it’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for scooping with tortilla chips or topping tacos, burritos, nachos, and burrito bowls.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Whether you don’t like cilantro or simply don’t have any on hand, this homemade guacamole is packed with fresh flavor. It’s quick to make, easy to customize, and perfect for everything from snacking to taco night.
- No cilantro needed
- Ready in 10 minutes
- Fresh, simple ingredients
- Great as a dip or topping
- Easy to customize
Ingredients
You only need a handful of fresh ingredients to make this easy guacamole recipe without cilantro.
How Guacamole without Cilantro Comes Together
- Prep: Dice the onion, tomato, and jalapeño. Zest and juice the limes.
- Mash: Using a fork mash the avocado with the lime juice, zest and salt.
- Combine: Stir in the onion, tomato and jalapeño.
- Taste and adjust: Give it a taste and add more salt or lime juice if desired.
Tips for the Best Guacamole
These simple tips will help you make creamy, flavorful guacamole every time.
- Use ripe avocados.
- Don’t overmix if you like chunky guacamole.
- Let it sit 5–10 minutes before serving if possible so the flavors can meld.
- Don’t skimp on the salt, it makes all the flavors pop.
Recipe Variations
The beauty of homemade guacamole is how easy it is to tweak to your taste. If you enjoy cilantro, feel free to stir in a handful.
You can also kick up the heat with an extra jalapeño (or a serrano pepper), add fresh minced garlic or garlic powder, or skip the tomatoes if you prefer a smoother dip.
How to Serve Guacamole
While classic tortilla chips are always a hit, this guacamole is versatile enough to upgrade almost any meal.
Scoop a big spoonful over tacos, chicken burritos, fajitas, or burrito bowls, or use it as a creamy spread for burgers, sandwiches and avocado toast.
Storage Tips (How to Keep Guacamole from Turning Brown)
Homemade guacamole tastes best the day it’s made, but these tips will help keep it fresh and green for a day or so longer.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Add extra lime juice.
- Refrigerate.
- Best within 1–2 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Cilantro adds a fresh herbal flavor, but it’s optional. Guacamole made without cilantro is still creamy, flavorful, and delicious thanks to the other classic guacamole ingredients.
If you want a fresh herbal flavor, try chopped parsley, chives, or green onions. However, guacamole is still delicious without any herb at all, letting the avocado, lime, tomato, onion, and jalapeño shine.
Place firm avocados in a paper bag with a banana or apple and leave them at room temperature. They usually ripen within 1 to 3 days. Once ripe, refrigerate them until you’re ready to make the guacamole.
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Homemade Guacamole Recipe (no cilantro)
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 small jalapeño
- 1 small Roma tomato
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables. Chop the onion, jalapeño, and tomato. Zest the lime.
- Mash the avocados. In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with a fork along with the lime juice, lime zest, and salt until you reach your desired consistency.3 ripe avocados, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon lime zest, ½ teaspoon salt
- Finish the guacamole. Stir in the tomato, onion, and jalapeño until well combined. Taste and adjust the salt or lime juice, if needed.¼ cup diced red onion, 1 small jalapeño, 1 small Roma tomato
About Mindy
Mindy has been cooking for over 30 years, starting as a young mother who learned how to create delicious meals on a budget. Today, she shares approachable recipes made with everyday ingredients that are easy, affordable, and family-friendly. Her goal is to show that great food doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive.