This easy lemon guacamole without tomatoes. Made with perfectly ripe avocados, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and spices. This is the best 5-minute guacamole recipe you can make and is perfect topping or dip (alongside this Pico de Gallo).
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Nutrient-rich: Avocados are the star of this recipe. (Obviously.) They are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and healthy plant-based fat.
- Versatile: This guacamole with lemon juice is perfect as a dip, spread, or topping. No matter what you use it on or in, you won’t regret it.
- Crowd-pleaser: It’s a universally loved flavor, making it a hit at any gathering.
Nutrition For Mental Wellness
When I was in grad school for nutrition, I was drawn to research how food can impact your mood.
Avocados are not just about great taste; they’re a powerhouse of nutrients. Packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, avocados also offer a great source of fiber and essential vitamins like vitamins K, C, E, B2, B3, B5, B6, Potassium, Folate, and Copper. They are also a good source of magnesium and manganese.
Avocados contain essential nutrients that are linked to improved mental health. For example, avocados are rich in vitamin K. Increased vitamin K intake is associated with reduced depressive symptoms.
Ingredients + Notes
This easy guacamole without tomatoes recipe uses fresh, plant-based ingredients.
- Avocado: The main ingredient is creamy avocados. The perfect avocado can transform your guacamole from good to the best guacamole you’ve ever had. To make sure you get perfectly ripe avocados, they should be ever so slightly soft. If you pop the stem nub off of an avocado, it should have a dull green-brown color underneath. If it’s bright green, then it probably isn’t ripe.
- Cilantro: Fresh cilantro adds a distinct, aromatic flavor. If you are part of the 11% of the population that can’t stand cilantro, you can simply omit it from this recipe.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations
I don’t recommend making a ton of substitutions, but here are some you can make if you need to.
- Citrus: Substitute lemon juice with fresh lime juice for a different tang.
- Onion: Swap red onion with white onion or yellow onion for varying flavors.
- Jalapeño: Add a kick with minced jalapeño.
- Tomatoes: This recipe for homemade guacamole without lime is tomato-free. However, if you wish, you could certainly add some.
- Cilantro: Some people don’t care for cilantro. If that is the case, then just omit it.
How To Make Guacamole Without Tomatoes
- Cut avocado, remove seeds, and add to a medium bowl. Smash it using a fork (leaving it slightly chunky).
- Add remaining ingredients and thoroughly combine.
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- Serve with tortilla chips or on vegan tacos!
Servings Ideas
Here are my go-to serving tips for this easy guacamole without tomatoes!
- Chips & dip: Serve the best guacamole with lemon as an appetizer, along with tortilla chips and Pico de Gallo.
- Pairing: Pair it with your favorite Mexican dishes, such as Crispy Black Bean Tacos, Tofu Burrito Bowl, Lime Pickled Red Onions, or the Best Vegan Nachos.
- Topping: Add this no lime guacamole recipe to Homemade Black Beans Soup or on these Black Bean Veggie Burgers. It’s so good!
- Drinks: Pair with a Classic Homemade Lemonade or the Best Limeade Recipe.
Storage Tips
Place leftover no tomato guacamole in an airtight glass container such as a Le Parfait jar. Use a spoon to compress the guacamole, removing any air pockets. Add about half an inch of water to the top. (This will help keep it fresh.) Secure the lid and store it in the fridge for 2-3 days for maximum freshness.
When you are ready to enjoy it, drain the water off the top, give it a stir, and enjoy!
FAQ
An authentic guacamole recipe includes mashed avocado, onions, tomatoes, lime juice, and seasonings.
The secret to making really good guacamole is using perfectly ripe avocados and balancing the flavors with fresh, simple ingredients.
While smashed avocado is the base, guacamole calls for more ingredients like onions, lime or lemon juice, and spices for a richer flavor.
There’s no significant difference; “guacamole dip” often refers to guacamole served as a dip.
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Recipe
Guacamole Without Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 3 medium avocados, or 2 large avocados
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 – 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Cut avocado, remove seeds, and add to a medium bowl. Smash it using a fork (leaving it slightly chunky).
- Add remaining ingredients and thoroughly combine.
- Serve with tortilla chips or on vegan tacos!
Notes
Nutrition
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Reference
Zhang Y, Tan W, Xi X, Yang H, Zhang K, Li S, Chen X, Zuo H. Association between vitamin K intake and depressive symptoms in US adults: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013-2018. Front Nutr. 2023 Mar 22;10:1102109. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1102109. PMID: 37032783; PMCID: PMC10073415.
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Maybe a little garlic powder ;)?
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