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    Home » Recipes » Sauces and Dips

    The Best Chunky Guacamole (healthy & so easy!)

    Modified: Jan 31, 2025 • Published: May 18, 2020 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • 1 Comment

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    This is the best chunky guacamole recipe! It's made with avocados, cilantro, tomatoes, onion, and spices, and has the most amazing flavour. This dip is so easy to make and is gluten free, sugar free, paleo, vegan and Whole30 compliant!

    A bowl of guacamole surrounded by raw veggies.

    Dips like gluten-free hummus and dill pickle dip are some of my favourite appetizers and snacks, which is why I can't wait for you to try the healthy guacamole recipe I am sharing with you today!

    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this recipe:
    • Ingredients and substitutions:
    • Recipe variations and add ins:
    • How to make chunky guacamole:
    • Top tips:
    • How to serve:
    • How to store:
    • Chunky guacamole FAQs:
    • Other delicious dips you will love:
    • Recipe

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • The flavour! This homemade chunky guacamole is so good with the best Mexican inspired taste. It also has such a great texture - it is smooth and creamy yet also a little chunky from the chopped tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
    • It's so quick and easy to make and only takes a few minutes to prepare.
    • This guacamole recipe is healthy and it's also paleo, vegan, sugar free, gluten free, dairy free, and Whole30 compliant.
    • You can use this guacamole in so many ways. It can be eaten with chips, crackers, raw veggies or used to top tacos, nachos, burritos and other meat or fish dishes.
    • This chunky guacamole dip makes a great appetizer to serve at holidays, parties, and on game days.

    And if you are a fan of Mexican inspired recipes then you will also love my chicken taco seasoning recipe, carne asada seasoning recipe and Mexican chicken marinade.

    Ingredients and substitutions:

    Avocados, cilantro, onion, tomato, garlic cloves and limes.
    • Ripe avocados - Be sure to use ripe, soft avocados. Hard, unripe avocados won't work.
    • White onion - to add flavour and a little crunch and texture to this guacamole recipe.
    • Fresh cilantro - cilantro adds a delicious Mexican inspired flavour to this chunky dip. If you don't like cilantro you can simply omit it from the recipe.
    • Fresh lime juice - to give this chunky guacamole more flavour and creaminess. The citrus juice also helps the guacamole stay fresher for longer when stored in the fridge.
    • Lime zest - this gives this dip even more delicious flavour.
    • Tomatoes - fresh tomatoes adds more flavour and texture to this delicious guacamole.
    • Seasonings and spices - ground cumin, sea salt and ground black pepper are all you need to season this dip.
    • Garlic - a little crushed garlic gives this chunky guacamole the most amazing flavour.

    Recipe variations and add ins:

    • If you are serving a large group feel free to double or triple the recipe for this chunky guacamole.
    • Feel free to add other spices such as seasoning salt, red pepper flakes or chili pepper to this chunky guacamole recipe.
    • If you like it spicier add a little finely chopped jalapeño pepper or Serrano pepper.
    • If you don't have white onion you could use green onion, red onion, or yellow onion instead.
    • Feel free to add more or less onion, tomato, or cilantro depending on your taste preferences.
    • Add a couple tablespoons of sour cream or plain yogurt to make it even creamier and give it a different taste.
    • If you don't like garlic or are sensitive to it you can either omit it, or swap it for 1 tablespoon of garlic infused olive oil

    How to make chunky guacamole:

    A bowl with avocado flesh, salt, ground black pepper, and cumin powder in it.
    1. Step 1: First, cut the avocados in half and save the pits for later. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl and add the lime zest, lime juice, cumin, sea salt, and pepper.
    A bowl with mashed avocado flesh in it.
    1. Step 2: Using a fork, mash the ingredients together until the avocado is smooth (or the consistency you desire - I prefer to leave a few chunks).
    A bowl with chopped onion, tomato and cilantro in it.
    1. Step 3: Add the chopped tomatoes, cilantro, onion and crushed garlic to the bowl.
    A bowl with pureed avocado in it with chunks of tomato and cilantro in the avocado.
    1. Step 4: Stir everything together until the ingredients are combined. Then serve and enjoy!

    Top tips:

    • Save the pits from the avocados! If you have any leftover guacamole you can add these to it to help it from turning as brown in the fridge.
    • Another tip to help prevent guacamole from going brown in the fridge is to add some lemon juice to it.
    • If you let this chunky guacamole sit in the fridge for an hour before serving the flavours become even more bold.

    How to serve:

    You can use this chunky guacamole in so many ways. Here are some of my favourite ways to enjoy it:

    • Use it as a dip for tortilla chips or crackers or for raw veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, bell peppers or celery.
    • Use it as a topping for tacos, nachos, burritos, meat, or fish dishes to give them some extra flavour. I really like it on top of blackened cod or blackened mahi mahi.
    • Add it to your salads for some extra flavour.
    • Use it as a spread for sandwiches, burgers or wraps. It's also delicious on toast!

    How to store:

    Store any leftover chunky guacamole in the fridge in an airtight container, with at least one of the pits from the avocados to help prevent it from going brown. It is best eaten within two or three days.

    A bowl of guacamole on a tray with vegetables.

    Chunky guacamole FAQs:

    How long can you store guacamole in the fridge?

    Unfortunately guacamole turns brown really quickly in the fridge as the avocados oxidize soon after it is exposed to the air. However, as long as you don't mind the brown color it will still taste good for 2-3 days. A couple tricks to help it stay fresh are to keep the pits from the avocados and add them to the dip when storing it. Adding lemon juice or lime juice can also help keep it fresh. And always store it in an airtight container.

    Can I leave out the cilantro from this chunky guacamole recipe?

    I realize that some people don't like cilantro. If that's you, feel free to omit it from the recipe. You could substitute for other herbs such as parsley if you wish.

    Can I leave out the tomatoes?

    Yes! If you don't like tomatoes in your guacamole simply omit them from the recipe.

    Other delicious dips you will love:

    • A bowl of mango habanero salsa topped with fresh cilantro.
      Easy Homemade Mango Habanero Salsa
    • A bowl of vegan roasted red pepper dip garnished with chopped green onion and with four crackers in it.
      Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Cashews (so easy!)
    • A white casserole dish filled with a vegan spinach artichoke dip with crushed crackers on top.
      Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip (paleo & dairy free)
    • A bowl of carrot dip topped with chili flakes and two crackers.
      The Best Vegan Carrot Dip

    Since you made it this far we are basically best friends so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Facebook where I share even more recipes and healthy living tips! And don’t forget to leave this recipe a star review before you go!

    Recipe

    a bowl filled with a chunky guacamole with visible chunks of tomato and cilantro.

    Chunky Guacamole

    This is the best chunky guacamole. It is so easy to make and is full of flavour. It's also Whole30, paleo and vegan!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, condiment, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 122kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • Large bowl

    Ingredients

    • 4 avocados
    • zest and juice from 1 lime
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin (more or less to taste)
    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or more to taste)
    • 1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped (you want 1 cup of chopped tomato)
    • 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
    • 1/3 cup white onion, finely chopped

    Instructions

    • Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
    • Add the lime zest, lime juice, cumin, sea salt and pepper to the avocado flesh.
    • Mash the ingredients together until the avocado is smooth.
    • Add the remaining ingredients and stir well until combined.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. Keep the pits from the avocados. They will help the guacamole stay fresh when stored in the fridge. 
    2. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Kristie

      August 18, 2020 at 10:21 pm

      Very yummy guacamole!5 stars

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