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    Published: Aug 21, 2023 by Kayla · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Guacamole without Onions

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    Guacamole without Onions is a versatile dip that's perfect for picky eaters. I love how you can taste the authentic Mexican flavors even without the onion. Be sure to keep reading to see my top tips, along with everything else you need to know to make the best guacamole!

    Guacamole without onions in a white bowl.

    If you're looking for other simple dairy-free dips, it doesn't get any easier than my Pineapple Mango Habanero Salsa. I also love this Vegan Cheese Sauce recipe. It's so delicious on burgers, tacos, fries, and nachos. Just like this guacamole!

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    • ❤️Why You'll Love this Recipe
    • 📝Ingredient Notes
    • 🍅Substitutions/Variations
    • 🥑How to Make Guacamole without Onions
    • 🧊Storing
    • ✅Pro Tips
    • 🌮Serving Ideas
    • ⁉️Frequently Asked Questions
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️Why You'll Love this Recipe

    • Picky eater friendly: For those that don't like onions, this is a great version of guacamole to try. But some are pickier than others, so if tomatoes, jalapeños, or cilantro are a problem, just leave them out!
    • Customizable: This recipe can be easily adapted to your liking. Add more or less of what you want, and you can pretty much omit what you don't. 
    • Quick and easy: You can make this simple dip in about 5 minutes!
    Ingredients to make guacamole without onions.

    📝Ingredient Notes

    • Avocados: Make sure they are fully ripened. A ripe avocado should have dark green to almost black skin, and have a little give when squeezed. It should not be overly mushy or soft, or have dents.
    • Lime juice: Be sure to use fresh. Lime juice helps keep the guacamole fresh and slows down the oxidation process. It also adds a bright flavor, making it extra delicious.
    • Tomatoes: Use Roma tomatoes or grape tomatoes. Other tomatoes can be too juicy/watery for guacamole.

    🍅Substitutions/Variations

    • Lime: If you can't use lime juice, fresh lemon juice is fine too.
    • Cilantro: If cilantro tastes like soap to you, leave it out! Guacamole without onions and cilantro is delicious too!
    • Jalapeños: For an extra kick, you can add some of the jalapeño seeds into the guacamole. If you don't want any spice, omit the jalapeños altogether!
    • Tomatoes: Make your guacamole without onions or tomatoes. Some people do not like tomatoes in their guacamole and that's perfectly okay. Just leave it out as well.
    • Garlic: You can also use garlic powder instead of a fresh clove. Start with ½ teaspoon and go from there.
    • Onion: I know this is a guacamole recipe without onion, BUT some people just don't like using fresh pungent onion in their guacamole. If you like onion powder, feel free to add ½  teaspoon.

    🥑How to Make Guacamole without Onions

    Chopped cilantro, tomatoes, garlic, jalapeños, and lime juice.
    1. Grate the garlic, and chop the tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro. Then juice the lime and set aside. 
    Mashing avocados in a bowl using a fork.

    2. In a small bowl, mash the ripened avocados with a fork to your desired consistency. 

    Veggies and herbs in a bowl with the mashed avocado.

    3. Add the lime juice, salt, chopped garlic, veggies, and herbs. Mix well and enjoy!

    Guacamole without onions surrounded by chips and chopped veggies.

    🧊Storing

    Place the homemade guacamole in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume it within 3 days.

    ✅Pro Tips

    • Consistency: Mash the avocados as chunky or smooth as you like. I prefer a chunkier consistency, so I don't over-mash them. You can use a food processor if you like an ultra-smooth consistency.
    • Customize: Make this guacamole your own. Add more or less of what you like, and omit what you don't.
    • Prevent browning: Keep the guacamole from turning brown in the refrigerator by squeezing lime juice over the top and flattening it out with the back of a spoon. Then take plastic wrap and press it tightly against the top of the dip, and wrap the bowl tightly in plastic wrap.
    • Add enough salt: Salt is a flavor enhancer. If you don't use enough, it can make the avocados taste bland. Of course, you don't want to add too much, so add a little at a time and taste as you go.
    • Wash your hands after handling the jalapeño: The last thing you want to do is touch your eye after slicing a fresh jalapeño pepper. Wash your hands immediately after handling.

    🌮Serving Ideas

    • Tacos
    • Burritos
    • Nachos
    • Fajitas
    • Burgers
    • Chips

    ⁉️Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you eat guacamole once it turns brown?

    As long as it's not more than 3 days old, and has been stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, browned guacamole is completely safe to eat. The brown color is a result of the avocado flesh oxidizing.

    How do you prevent guacamole from turning brown?

    An article from Food Network shares that to prevent browning, squeeze some citrus juice over the top of the guacamole, then flatten the surface of the dip with the back of a spoon, press plastic wrap against the dip, and then wrap the bowl tightly with more plastic wrap to keep air out.

    How do you pick an avocado?

    When choosing a ripe avocado, you want to pay attention to color, appearance, and firmness.

    A ripe avocado will have a dark green to almost black color on the outside. The appearance of the skin should have a bumpy texture. Avoid any that have dents/sunken spots. Lastly, give the avocado a gentle squeeze. If it gives a little, it's ripe. If it gives too much, it could be overripe. Underripe avocados have no give.

    How do you ripen an unripe avocado faster?

    Grab a brown paper bag (not a plastic bag, which can encourage mold growth), and place a ripe banana or apple in with the avocado. Leave the sealed bag on the counter for 1 to 2 days until the avocado has ripened.

    When certain fruits ripen, they give off a plant hormone called ethylene gas. This natural gas can also speed up the ripening of surrounding fruits.

    Tortilla chip with guacamole.

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    📖 Recipe

    Guacamole without onions in a white bowl.

    Guacamole without Onions

    Kayla
    Guacamole without Onions is a versatile dip that's super delicious and easy to make. I love how you can taste the authentic Mexican flavors even without the onion!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4
    Calories 247 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 small hass avocados ripened
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
    • 2 garlic cloves grated
    • ½ teaspoon fresh jalapeño minced, seeds removed
    • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped, see notes
    • ½ small Roma tomato diced, seeds and juices removed
    • salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Grate the garlic, and chop the tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro. Then juice the lime and set aside. 
    • In a small bowl, mash the ripened avocados with a fork to your desired consistency.
    • Add the lime juice, salt, chopped garlic, veggies, and herbs. Mix well and enjoy!

    Notes

    • You can also omit the jalapeños, cilantro, or tomatoes if desired. 
    • Be sure to wash your hands immediately after handling fresh jalapeños. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 783mgFiber: 10gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 429IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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    Note: The nutrition label is just an estimate. Amounts may vary.

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