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    Home » Recipes » Sauces, Toppings, Dips and Dressings

    Modified: Jan 2, 2022 · Published: Jul 19, 2020 by Melinda O'Malley Keckler · This post may contain affiliate links · this blog generates income from ads.

    Homemade Guacamole Without Tomatoes

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    Homemade Guacamole Without Tomatoes is a tomato-free guacamole recipe that brings out the best of buttery, nutty, ripe avocados with a balance of zesty, freshly squeezed lime juice and a combination of fresh, chopped herbs. Serve it alongside tortilla chips and 5 Layer Bean Dip or with Oven-Baked Beef Burritos or Pinto Bean Chili and Easy Mexican Fried Rice and enjoy a vibrant and delicious guacamole experience!

    Fresh guacamole in a bowl with chips, fresh herbs and a small spoon dishing up a portion.
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    • ⭐ Why You'll Love Homemade Guacamole Without Tomatoes
    • 🥑 Ingredients to Have on Hand
    • 📖 Substitutions
    • 🥗 Step-by-Step Instructions
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • 🌮 What to Serve with Homemade Guacamole Without Tomatoes
    • 🥣 Leftovers and Storage
    • 🍽 Other Tasty Dips, Sauce and Appetizers
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    ⭐ Why You'll Love Homemade Guacamole Without Tomatoes

    With ripe avocados playing the starting role, this fresh, homemade guacamole is easy to make with just 10 ingredients and not a tomato in sight.

    Pair your Homemade Guacamole Without Tomatoes with Tamale Casserole or Green Chile Egg Casserole and you'll enjoy a hearty main meal with a classic, creamy avocado dip.

    Even fans of tomatoes will agree, that this combination of fresh herbs, a splash of balsamic vinegar and a teaspoon of garlic make this "guac" top-notch! My family likes tomatoes but prefers this guacamole recipe over any other.

    🥑 Ingredients to Have on Hand

    Ingredients for guacamole without tomatoes arranged on a plate.

    Guacamole Without Tomatoes is full of fresh flavor and includes a few herbs that you may not have used in guacamole before. But combined they offer an incredible wow factor.

    Avocados: This recipe calls for 2 large avocados, so depending on the size of avocados available you may need to adjust the number that you use. Look for avocados that are about 8 ounces each in weight.

    Fresh Herbs: Combine fresh dill with mint and cilantro and enjoy a whole new flavor for your guacamole.

    Lime Juice: This adds freshness and a touch of citrus, the lime juice also helps to keep the mashed avocado from turning brown.

    Balsamic Vinegar: Here's a secret little ingredient in guacamole, because no one is expecting to find balsamic vinegar here! But balsamic vinegar helps to balance out the fresh herbs and the zesty lime juice with the creamy avocado.

    Scroll to the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    📖 Substitutions

    The great thing about making homemade guacamole is you can adjust the amount of nearly every ingredient to suit your family's tastes and preferences.

    Homemade Guacamole Without Tomatoes has plenty of wow factor as-is, it's a creative guacamole recipe and not overly spicy so young children are likely to enjoy it.

    Jalapeños: If your family enjoys a little heat in their guacamole like my family does, add a tablespoon of diced jalapeño peppers, fresh or pickled.

    Shallots or Onions: I list both in the recipe card because it's your call on which to use. Shallots are slightly sweeter than even a sweet onion and have a more subtle flavor than onions. My favorite option is to use red onion in homemade guacamole but use whichever your family or guests will enjoy.

    🥗 Step-by-Step Instructions

    Chopped herbs and onion on a cutting board.

    Step 1: Rinse the fresh dill, mint and cilantro. Pat dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Chop all three herbs into very small pieces. Chop the shallot or onion. (Photo #1) Mince the garlic cloves and optional jalapeño pepper. Set aside.

    An avocado cut in half.

    Step 2: Slice the avocado in half, from top to bottom and gently twist the two halves to separate. Remove the seed and with the peel intact, use a knife to slice the interior of the avocado into small chunks. Use a spoon to remove the avocado chunks from the peel and place them in a medium-sized bowl. (Photo #2)

    Mashed avocado in a bowl.

    Step 3: Slice the lime in half and squeeze all of the juice onto the fresh avocado in the bowl. Use a fork or a potato masher to smash the avocado to create a creamy consistency. It doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth. A few chunks of avocado are fine (and distinctively guacamole). (Photo #3)

    Mashed avocado in a bowl with chopped herbs and onion.

    Step 4: Add the chopped cilantro, dill, mint, garlic and onion to the bowl. Next add the balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and place in a small serving bowl. (Photo #4)

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Can I make Guacamole Without Tomatoes in advance?

    Absolutely. The key is to cover the freshly made guacamole with a portion of plastic wrap placed directly on top of the surface of the guacamole.

    This keeps air from getting to the guacamole, which makes it turn brown. Refrigerate the guacamole until you are ready and plan to serve it within 1 or 2 days.

    Can I freeze guacamole?

    Yes, you certainly can freeze guacamole. Here's the only downside, freezing and defrosting can change its texture. Thawed guacamole isn't as creamy as freshly made, but it's still delicious. Fun Fact: You can freeze whole avocados, according to the California Avocado Commission

    A spoon scooping up guacamole with chips and pretzel chips near the bowl.

    🌮 What to Serve with Homemade Guacamole Without Tomatoes

    Use as a Dip: This is a classic dip for tortilla chips, pretzels, crackers, sturdy potato chips or fresh vegetables.

    Enjoy as a Condiment: It's popular and delicious to serve guacamole with your favorite Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes like Easy Mexican Fried Rice, burritos, tacos, nachos, taco salad or fajitas.

    Serve with Meat or Fish: It might seem a little unconventional, but fresh Guacamole Without Tomatoes is delicious served alongside grilled or baked protein such as tri-tip, beef pot roast or fish. Try it with Ivar's Copycat Fried Cod or Skillet Glazed Salmon in place of tartar sauce. Delicious!

    🥣 Leftovers and Storage

    The only downside to fresh guacamole, if it's possible to suggest a downside, is the dilemma of how to store leftovers yet keep the guacamole fresh.

    I have some solutions to help with that!

    Lime Juice: Avocados tend to turn brown shortly after you peel them, but fresh lime juice tends to slow the eventual browning.

    When you choose avocados, look for ones that are soft to the touch and ripe, but not totally squishy. Overripe avocados may result in guacamole that spoils more quickly.

    A hand pushing plastic wrap on the surface of guacamole in a bowl.
    To Store Leftovers: Place plastic wrap directly on the surface then refrigerate.
    Guacamole in a storage bag on a cutting board.
    To Freeze: Place prepared guacamole in a zipped top bag.

    Pro Tip: To store leftovers and save or serve guacamole later, dash a few squeezes of lime juice on the top of the prepared guacamole and place plastic wrap directly on top of the surface then refrigerate. The plastic wrap will keep it picture-perfect (no browning) and totally fresh. It will store beautifully for several days.

    How to Freeze Guacamole: Serving guacamole fresh is always the best option, but you can in fact freeze guacamole. Here's how:

    Place the guacamole in a zipped-top plastic storage or freezer bag. (See photo above), label. Defrost and enjoy within 2 months.

    How to Defrost Frozen Guacadmole: The best way to thaw guacamole after freezing is to place the bag in the refrigerator for several hours. A slow thaw helps maintain the original texture.

    After it has thawed, gently stir the guacamole gently to redistribute the moisture that might have separated during freezing. Serve and enjoy!

    🍽 Other Tasty Dips, Sauce and Appetizers

    Homemade Guacamole Without Tomatoes is a classic avocado dip, check out these additional dips, sauces and appetizers for more ideas and inspiration.

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    If you tried Easy Homemade Guacamole Without Tomatoes or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below.

    Recipe

    A serving of guacamole with fresh herbs and chips and a small spoon serving up a portion.

    Easy Homemade Guacamole Without Tomatoes

    Homemade Guacamole Without Tomatoes is a delicious tomato-free guacamole recipe that brings out the very best of the buttery, nutty, natural flavors of ripe avocados with a balance of zesty lime juice and a combination of fresh herbs.
    5 from 35 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 116kcal
    Author: Melinda O'Malley Keckler

    Ingredients 

    • 2 large avocados - halved, pitted and peeled
    • 2 tablespoons shallot, sweet onion or red onion - diced into very small pieces
    • 2 cloves garlic - minced about one teaspoon of garlic
    • 1 tablespoon cilantro - chopped
    • 1 teaspoon mint - chopped
    • 1 teaspoon fresh dill - chopped
    • 1 lime - juiced
    • ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
    • 1 tablespoon jalapeño peppers, or to taste (optional) - diced very fine

    Instructions

    Prep the Fresh Herbs, Shallot and Garlic

    • Rinse the fresh dill, mint and cilantro. Pat dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Chop all three herbs into very small pieces. Set aside.
    • Use the same knife to chop the shallot - or onion - into very small pieces. Mince the garlic cloves and jalapeño pepper (optional).
      Set aside.

    Slice, Dice and Mash the Avocados

    • Slice the avocado in half, from top to bottom and gently twist the two halves to separate.
    • Remove the seed and with the peel intact, use a knife to slice the interior of the avocado into small chunks. Use a spoon to remove the avocado chunks from the peel and place them in a medium-sized bowl.
    • Slice the lime in half and squeeze all of the juice onto the fresh avocado in the bowl.
    • Use a fork or a potato masher to smash the avocado to create a creamy consistency. It doesn’t need to be perfectly smooth. A few chunks of avocado are fine.

    Combine Ingredients and Serve

    • Add the chopped cilantro, dill, mint, garlic and onion to the bowl. Next add the balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
      Stir to combine.
      Place the homemade guacamole in a small bowl and serve alongside your favorite Mexican dishes or as an appetizer or snack with an assortment of tortilla chips, pretzels, fresh vegetables or crackers.

    Notes

    To store leftovers and save or serve guacamole later, dash a few squeezes of lime juice on the top of the prepared guacamole and place plastic wrap directly on top of the surface then refrigerate. The plastic wrap will keep it picture-perfect (no browning) and totally fresh. It will store beautifully for several days. Scroll up to the recipe for tips on how to freeze guacamole. Serve with Baked Beef Burritos and Easy Mexican Fried Rice for a wonderful meal!
    Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 103mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

    Please note, the nutrition details are estimated using a food database, so they’re just a rough estimate not an exact science.

    Did you try this recipe? Leave a comment below or @crinkledcookbook on Instagram, snap a photo and tag it #crinkledcookbook

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    1. Dee says

      October 13, 2023 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe. Guacamole really doesn't need tomatoes. It's the only way I make it.

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      • Melinda O'Malley Keckler says

        October 14, 2023 at 2:44 pm

        Thank you Dee! It's an easy recipe to go tomato-free isn't it?

        Reply
    2. Kim says

      October 11, 2023 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      We loved this guacamole so much. Perfect for parties or a night of binge watching!

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      • Melinda O'Malley Keckler says

        October 12, 2023 at 7:29 am

        I agree! Thanks for the five star rating Kim.

        Reply
    3. Nancy says

      October 11, 2023 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      We don’t add tomatoes to our guacamole either. This one is well balanced.

      Reply
      • Melinda O'Malley Keckler says

        October 12, 2023 at 7:28 am

        Thanks Nancy! I appreciate the five star rating. 🙂

        Reply

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