Guacamole for One is a quick, healthy, homemade avocado dip made in a small batch with just one avocado. This easy, simple guacamole recipe is filled with cilantro, lime, tomato, and red onion for the perfect fresh dip or spread, made again and again.
Serve it with my Blackened Shrimp Tacos, Mahi Mahi Tacos, Vegetarian Fajitas, or Mexican Stuffed Peppers.
Guacamole for One
Guacamole for One is a staple in my life. This is the simple Guacamole recipe that I've been making for years and years. I almost always keep the ingredients on hand to make this small-batch recipe, including avocado, red onion, tomato, lime, and cilantro. I'll often make a big batch for a crowd, but there are sometimes reasons you might need to make just a little... especially since Guacamole doesn't really keep in the fridge.
Whether you have just one perfectly ripe avocado to use up or are cooking just for yourself, there are so many times a small-batch guacamole recipe could come in handy. This recipe is perfect for a simple, homemade avocado dip with chips, or for just a little to put on top of tacos or my Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers.
If you are craving guac and no one else in your house is, this trusty little recipe for Guacamole for One will get you through the night.
What can I make with one avocado?
This recipe is perfect because it helps you answer that question... what CAN I make with one avocado! If you have just one ripe one left on the counter, MAKE THIS, and I promise you will not be disappointed.
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Why You'll Love this Guacamole for One recipe...
- This Guacamole for One is made with just a handful of simple ingredients.
- It tastes so much better than store-bought.
- It makes a small batch with just one avocado, perfect for one or two.
- It's healthy and delicious.
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Guacamole for One recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Avocado: You will need just ONE perfectly ripe avocado for this recipe. Read my tips below to pick out a good one.
- Red Onion: I love the sharpness of red onion in my guacamole. You will need to finely dice just enough to mix with the avocado. You can use yellow onions if you don't have red, but red is better.
- Tomato: Chopped tomato is optional in Guacamole for One, but I love the additional flavor and color it adds.
- Jalapeños: I remove the seeds and white parts from my jalapeños to get just the flavor, but if you like it hot, leave those in.
- Lime: I LOVE fresh lime juice, so my recipe includes a generous amount. Use fresh-squeezed lime juice, not bottled, for the best results. You can substitute lemon juice, but lime works so much better.
- Cilantro: You'll need fresh cilantro for this recipe. Nothing else is a good substitute.
- Salt
How to Pick an Avocado for Guacamole:
The key to making this recipe is getting the right, perfectly ripe avocado. We all know that it is harder than it sounds! Here are a few of my tips.
- Look for an avocado that is still firm but not rock hard. It needs to have a little give when ou apple gentle pressure.
- Ripe avocados often have a darker color and are usually not bright green.
- You can look under the avocado's stem to check whether it's too ripe. A good avocado will still be green there and not brown.
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Guacaole for One, but the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card
Step One: Prep the Avocado
- Cut your avocado lengthwise, as shown in the photo below. The dark center is the pit; you can't eat that. Squeeze the sides gently, and the seed should pop out. Put your creamy avocado flesh in a bowl and gently mash it with a fork or potato masher.
Step Two: Mix the Simple Guacamole
- Add the diced tomato, diced red onion, diced jalapeno, and chopped cilantro to your bowl that already has the mashed avocado. Squeeze your lime on top.
- Carefully stir all the ingredients together, leaving some avocado chunks until you have the desired consistency.
- Sprinkle salt to taste.
- Serve the single serving of guacamole immediately!
Guacamole for One Variations
I love this Guacamole for One recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Make it Spicy: Add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.
- Add More Spices: Other spices you can add to your guacamole include garlic powder, cumin, Chili Seasoning, Cajun seasoning, Everything But the Bagel Seasoning, or cayenne pepper.
- Make it Tropical: Add diced pineapple or mango.
FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
Guacamole turns brown when stored and is actually best enjoyed right when you make it at room temperature. If you do have to store it, put it in an airtight container in the fridge.
How do I Keep Guacamole for Turning Brown?
Avocado turns brown after being exposed to air for too long, and there's not much you can do to stop it. It's called oxidation. That's why it's best enjoyed right after you make it. However, if you really need to make it ahead of time and store it, adding extra lime to the top can help. You can also put a layer of plastic wrap pressed right up against the surface of the guac in the fridge to keep more air from hitting it and turning it brown. The idea is to keep the oxygen from reaching it. This can buy you a little time, but it will still turn.
How do I make my Guacamole spicy?
This recipe is pretty mild. To make it spicier, add more jalapeno with the seeds, hot sauce, or cayenne pepper.
You are Going to Love this Guacamole for One!
I have been making this Guacamole for One recipe for years and years, and it's honestly the perfect thing to do with just one ripe avocado. I love the combination of avocado, lime, red onion, cilantro, and lime! It's really a dream-team blend of flavors you can't beat. I could eat this by the spoonful. Plus, you will love that this all comes together with just a handful of ingredients and in less than 5 minutes.
We, homemade guacamole lovers, need to unite behind this deliciousness! This simple Guacamole recipe is one you will make again and again. There are so many delicious ways to enjoy this Guacamole for One. Here are a few of my favorites!
How to Serve It:
- With tortilla chips, salsa, and queso.
- With Vegetarian Fajitas or Shrimp Fajitas.
- With Vegetarian Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Tuna Tacos, or Fish Tacos.
- With Shrimp Tostada or Tuna Tostada.
- On top of Vegetarian Nachos or Shrimp Nachos.
- On top of a quesadilla.
- With Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas or 3 Bean Spinach Enchiladas.
- As a spread in a wrap or sandwich.
- On top of Avocado Toast.
- With Southwest Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges.
- On top of Southwest Black Bean Burgers.
- On a Mexican Chopped Salad.
- On Taco Soup.
- On Potato Skins.
- As a garnish for Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.
- On top of the Vegetarian Mexican Stuffed Pepper.
More Mexican Dips to Try:
- Cottage Cheese Queso
- Black Bean Salsa
- Homemade Salsa
- 10 Fabulous Fruit Salsa
- Everything Bagel Guacamole
- Greek Yogurt Guacamole
If you make this Guacamole for One recipe, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment and a star rating ★ below. Make sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook, too!
Guacamole for One
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
- 1 Roma or Plum tomato, seeded and diced
- ½ teaspoon jalopeno, finely diced
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocado in half and squeeze out the green avocado. Lightly mash the avocado with a fork.
- Add the red onion, tomato, jalapeno, lime and cilantro to the bowl and carefully mix leaving some avocado chunks.
- Serve immediately with chips or on top of a Mexican dish.
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Sarah says
Guac is my favorite go-to snack and even meal sometimes. This is a perfect recipe and very simple. I add the seeds to kick it up just a little!
Emily Davis says
Happy Birthday!!
First off love dips like this just one big question. How do you get the avocados to ripen without over ripening? What is the secret??
Lisa Kenyon says
YAY! I love recipes for one! Usually there is way too much for a single person. Will definitely be trying this.
Marta says
I love making guacamole as a quick snack. This recipe looks so fresh and flavorful.
Dolun says
This looks amazing!! I have never combined these ingredients at the same time before, definitely going to try. Thank you!
Mimi says
Perfect serving size since I’m the only one that likes it at my house and it looks delicious!
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
Love Guacamole! I hate that it turns brown so quickly so usually eat the whole thing at one time, even though it ends up being alot of fat. But it's the good fat right so we are good:)
Jen @ JENRON DESIGNS says
Yum fresh is always best, we love cilantro too! Here in the south we stir in a spoonful of sour cream to keep it from turning brown so fast...LOL! ahh the southern heat and humidity.
Teresa Edwards says
Looks delicious, I heard if you out the seed in your quac it will keep it from turning brown 😊 I also made you carrot cake balls the other day and they are so good !!!
JulieWunder says
I'll have to try that! Great tip! Thanks and I'm so glad you enjoyed the energy bites.
Laurie Morris says
Julie, 1st of all Happy Belated BD!!! I love your blog. I wish you would do some more writing ab yôur outings.wish there was a DVD available of your outings when you were at WLOS, but since I seem to love the outdoors I wish you would do more blogging on it. I know you've done some. Maybe rotate...one day food, one day fashion, one day adventure!!! I pray for you as I too, have health issues (breast cancer now going through radiation). I don't blog but keep a personal journal and it is great therapy!!! I have enjoyed your blog and wish you well!!!!!
Betty Hicks says
Julie I can't wait to make this it looks delicious!
Libby Haire says
looks Yummy!
Tommye says
The guacamole looks delicious. Question, though: what are the red garnishes on top of the dish? Looks like aspic, but I don't think so. Thanks for the answer.
JulieWunder says
It is just tomatoes 🙂
John London says
Happy birthday julie...
Colan says
Happy Happy Birthday Julie. I miss seeing you on WLOS, but I'm glad to be able to continue to see you and read your blog.
Stan says
Happy Birthday Julie! May you be or look 23 for many more wonderful years, and with running as an addiction, it is very likely!
Jane Holder says
Happy Birthday Julie...I hope you've had a wonderful day!
Gail Brookshire says
Happy bday, Julie! God loves you! 🙂
Judi Shutt says
Dear Julie, Happy Birthday! It is my birthday, too. I miss you but love your blog. I am not a runner but try to get a walk in every day.
millie says
today is my husband's birthday, but he is 76 happy birthday
Madeline St Onge says
Happy Birthday Julie, hope it is a good day
catherine smith says
happy birthday miss you on the news God bless you on your life journey
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
Happy 23rd birthday!! : ) Hope this year is your best year yet!
Joanne Shafer says
Have a wonderful day. WLOS is not the same.
Barbara Duncan says
Happy Birthday! Have a great day!
Tammy McCrory says
Happy birthday Julie! Will you be participating in the Glo Run this Saturday?
Dan Steadman says
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday Dear Julie...Happy birthday to you. before my first race, where to line up on race day, running...it gives you better looking legs...my age, 37, or as my wife says almost 40 (I say closer to 35, don't argue with a math person on rounding)
elaine orr says
Happy birthday Julie. Hope you enjoy being off work for now. I miss seeing you but happy you can be home. Have a blessed day
Michael Morgan says
Happy Birthday!!! 🙂
Blane Sherer says
Happy Birthday Julie !!
Keep up your running and all the great things you do.
Albert says
I want to wish you a very Happy Birthday Julie. Take care and happy and safe running.