Guacamole Without Onion is a quick 10-minute dip made with ripe avocados, tomato, fresh lime, garlic, cilantro and cumin. It has all the creamy, fresh flavor of homemade guacamole without the strong taste or crunch of raw onion.
When hosting parties, I've gotten so many requests to omit the onion from my favorite guacamole recipe. Many times, people complain that onion has too much of a pungent flavor or they have food sensitivities.
This recipe was created to cater to those friends and family. My goal with this recipe was to ensure you don't miss out on any of the bold flavors you get from traditional guacamole.
After making this for friends and family who don't like raw onion, I found that cumin and fresh garlic keep the guacamole from tasting like something is missing. Roma tomato gives it texture without making it overly watery, and keeping some chunks of avocado makes the finished dip taste more substantial.
Looking for more delicious dips without onion? Try my Homemade Salsa Without Onion, Green Chile Artichoke Dip, or our favorite White Bean Buffalo Dip.
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- Why You'll Love This Easy Guacamole Recipe Without Onion
- Ingredient Notes
- How to Pick The Best Avocados for Guacamole
- How to Make Guacamole Without Onion Step by Step
- Tips for the Best Guacamole without Onion
- Easy Variations
- Storage
- Common Questions
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- 10 Minute Guacamole without Onion
Why You'll Love This Easy Guacamole Recipe Without Onion
- It's versatile. Enjoy it with chips or on Blackened Chicken Tacos, Carne Asada Quesadillas, or a Deconstructed Burger Bowl.
- Each bite is packed with flavor. The tomatoes, lemon, garlic, and cumin add freshness, brightness, and savory depth so you won't even miss the onion.
- You only need 10 minutes to make the guacamole without onion.
- There are no onions. It's a great option for anyone who dislikes the strong flavor or crunchy texture of raw onion.
Ingredient Notes
Avocados - we prefer to use Haas avocados
Roma Tomato - not as juicy as other types of tomatoes, making it a great mix-in. You don't have to worry about watery guacamole as much with these.
Garlic - fresh garlic works best. ½ teaspoon garlic powder can be substituted.
Lime Juice - to brighten up the flavor. You can swap for lemon juice if needed.
Cilantro - use as much or as little as you'd like. Have leftover cilantro? Use it up in our Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus!
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Pick The Best Avocados for Guacamole
Stick with Haas avocados because they have a rich, creamy texture and buttery flavor. They also mash easily while still holding some chunks and contain less water than other avocado varieties.
A ripe avocado should yield slightly to gentle pressure without feeling mushy. Avoid avocados with grey tender spots. If it's too firm give it a day or two to ripen.
To ripen an avocado quickly, place it in a paper bag with a banana or apple. Fold the bag closed and keep at room temperature. Check the avocado daily until you have the perfect texture. Avoid microwave or oven "hacks".
How to Make Guacamole Without Onion Step by Step
Step 1: Slice the avocados in half and remove the pit. Score the avocados with a knife into cubes. Using a spoon, remove the flesh from the rind. Place the avocados in a bowl.
Step 2: Add chopped tomatoes, garlic, lemon, cumin, salt, and cilantro. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
Note: If you're going for more of a chunky casero style, don't overmix just leave it chunky. If you want something creamier, use your spoon to press down on the avocado to mash it and stir more. It will eventually become a nice creamy texture. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
Tips for the Best Guacamole without Onion
- Mash before adding the mix-ins. This lets you control whether your guacamole stays chunky or creamy.
- Don't overmix. Stop when you still have some small avocado chunks if you want restaurant-style texture.
- Use fresh citrus. Fresh lime or lemon tastes brighter than bottled juice.
- Use ripe Hass avocados. Firm avocados won't mash properly and won't give you that creamy texture.
Easy Variations
- Without tomato: Leave it out for thicker, avocado-forward guacamole.
- Without cilantro: Omit it and add a little extra lime or cumin.
- Spicy: Add finely diced jalapeño or serrano.
- Extra chunky: Fold the ingredients in after lightly mashing the avocado.
Storage
To store, smooth the guacamole into an airtight container so the surface is relatively flat. Add a thin layer of fresh lime juice over the top and cover tightly. You can also press plastic wrap directly against the surface before adding the lid to minimize contact with air. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days for the best results.
Common Questions
Limit its exposure to oxygen and refrigerate it in an airtight container. A thin layer of fresh lime juice over the surface can also help.
No. Onion is common in guacamole, but you can make flavorful guacamole without it. Garlic, cilantro, citrus, salt, cumin and optional jalapeño provide plenty of flavor.
You can, but guacamole containing fresh tomato may become watery after thawing. If you plan to freeze it, a simpler avocado-and-lime mixture generally freezes better, and fresh ingredients can be added after thawing.
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10 Minute Guacamole without Onion
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- Fork
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Citrus Juicer
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 ripe haas avocados ripe but not mushy
- 1 roma tomato chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lime squeezed (lemon can be substituted)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- salt to taste
- handful of cilantro chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the avocados in half and remove the pit. Score the avocados with a knife into cubes. Using a spoon, remove the flesh from the rind. Place the avocados in a bowl.
- Mash the avocados with a fork to your desired texture.
- Fold in chopped tomatoes, garlic, lemon, cumin, salt, and cilantro. Stir to combine all the ingredients. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
Notes
- Choose an avocado that's firm but yields slightly to gentle pressure without feeling mushy. Avoid avocados with grey soft spots.
- Ripen an avocado quickly by placing it in a paper bag with a banana or apple. Fold the bag closed and keep at room temperature. Check the avocado daily until you have the perfect texture. Avoid microwave or oven "hacks".
- Mash before adding the mix-ins.
- Don't overmix. Stop when you still have some small avocado chunks if you want restaurant-style texture.
Kate says
We love this recipe because you don't even realize it doesn't have any onion! There's so much flavor in every bite.