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Simple Lemon Guacamole (No Cilantro)

Last Modified: Jan 23, 2024. Originally Published: Jan 7, 2024 by Janessa.

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A simple and delicious twist on a favorite dip, this lemon guacamole recipe uses fresh lemons in place of lime. Made without cilantro, onions or limes, this version uses just avocados plus 5 other basic ingredients for those times when you forgot to buy cilantro, onions or lime (or if you simply don't like cilantro or onions!).

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Hand dipping a chip in a bowl of guacamole.

Before you make this guacamole recipe, I must warn you. It is delicious. Too delicious. It might disappear much quicker than you intended.

I know from experience. The day that I made it to take the photos, it was gone within 10 minutes. The whole batch. And that 10 minutes includes the time I spent taking photos!

Fortunately, though, this lemon guac is super easy to make so you can have more ready in no time!

It is great along with some Canned Tomato Salsa and Easy Queso for the ultimate tray of dips if you want a fun snack, dish for a potluck or are entertaining!

The Ingredients

Ingredients for Lemon Guacamole.
  • Avocado- Look for medium avocados that are firm but still have a slight give. We want it to be ripe enough to mash easily but to still be nice and green. I typically use Hass avocados so if you choose another variety which is smaller, you may need to use 3-4 of them.
    • Each avocado should yield about 4-5 oz (120-150 g) for a total of about 9 oz (270 g)- just over 1 cup.
  • Lemon Juice- I like the twist of making guacamole with lemon but you definitely can use lime juice if you have it. (And if you love lemon, try these oat flour lemon poppyseed muffins too!)
  • Garlic- I love garlic in guacamole so I use two cloves. Feel free to reduce it to one or use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder instead. Garlic powder is a great option if you don't like the strong bite of fresh garlic but still want garlic flavor.
  • Sea Salt- Table or kosher salt will work as well. Be sure to taste and add more salt if needed. If it tastes bland, it likely needs more salt.
  • Black Pepper
  • Hot Sauce- Add more if you would like it a bit spicier or leave it out completely. For reference, I used "Frank's Hot Sauce".

The Method

1. Prep avocado. Slice the avocado in half and carefully remove the pit and then scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocado leaving it a bit chunky.

Avocado peeled and added to a bowl with a fork.

2. Add seasonings. Add the salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice and hot sauce.

Seasonings and lemon juice added to a bowl of mashed avocado.

3. Mix. Stir together and then taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Mixed guacamole in a bowl.

4. Serve.

Leftovers and Storage

Make Ahead: Because guacamole has the tendency to brown, I highly recommend making it fresh! That said, you could make it up to one day in advance. See the tips below to prevent it from going brown.

To Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Tips to Prevent Guacamole from Browning: Store in an airtight container (I like to use snap and lock types) and use plastic wrap (or a similar reusable type of product) on the surface to prevent contact with the air. It will still go brown over time but a tight seal will help to slow it down! The citrus from the lemon juice in the recipe also helps.

Make it Your Own

Use this recipe as a starting point and feel free to add or customize it however you like! You could:

  • Add:
    • Red Onion- I like to add ¼ cup finely chopped onion for some bite. You can also use white or yellow onion.
    • Tomatoes- A ½ cup of diced tomatoes adds some nice freshness. If adding a juicy tomato, dice it and allow the juices to drain over a strainer so that they don't make the guacamole too watery.
    • Chopped Cilantro- If you like cilantro, try including 2 tablespoons of finely chopped plus adding a bit more for garnish on top.
    • Jalapeño- For some spice, try adding a diced jalapeño. For a bit less spiciness, remove the seeds and membrances.
  • Garnish with:
    • Chimichurri
    • Cotija or Feta
    • Pepitas
Guacamole on a chip.

Serving Ideas

This easy guacamole is perfect for dipping:

  • Tortilla Chips (Or Corn Tortillas)
  • Crispy Baked Plantains
  • Fresh Vegetables
  • Crackers
  • Pretzels
  • Fries

Lemon guacamole is also a great side or topping to:

  • Ground Beef Tacos
  • Carnitas or Pulled Pork
  • Huevos Rancheros
  • Chicken Nachos
  • White Chili
  • Toast (and try this Avocado Chickpea Toast next!)
Bowl of lemon guacamole garnished with tortilla chips.

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And if you liked this recipe...

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  • Easy 5 Minute Salsa
  • Healthy Queso
  • Beet Hummus
  • Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Recipe Card

Guacamole in a bowl garnished with lemon slices and surrounded by tortilla chips.

Lemon Guacamole

Lemon gives a fresh twist to this easy and delicious guacamole. Great for garnishing your favorite Mexican inspired meals or as a chip or vegetable dip.
5 from 15 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium avocado
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed or minced
  • ½-1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
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Instructions

  • Slice the avocados in half. Carefully remove the pits and then scoop out the flesh into a bowl and mash.
  • Add the lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and hot sauce and mix.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Serve.

Notes

Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

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  1. Jess says

    July 28, 2022 at 10:10 am

    5 stars
    Licking the bowl clean!!

    Reply
  2. Cam says

    July 28, 2022 at 10:13 am

    5 stars
    I may or may not have eaten the whole batch to myself...it was SO GOOD!!!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      July 28, 2022 at 11:32 am

      Haha, no shame in that! I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Cam.

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    July 28, 2022 at 10:43 am

    5 stars
    The perfect guacamole for my kids who despise cilantro! Great flavour from the crushed garlic!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      July 28, 2022 at 11:32 am

      I'm glad your enjoyed this recipe, Michelle!

      Reply
  4. Sue says

    July 28, 2022 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    Everybody need to know how to make a great guacamole, and this recipe came out perfectly!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      July 28, 2022 at 11:33 am

      Thank you for your kind review, Sue!

      Reply
  5. Toni says

    July 28, 2022 at 11:36 am

    5 stars
    Everyone at my house enjoyed this! It was a really huge hit! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      July 28, 2022 at 11:37 am

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Toni!

      Reply
  6. Shelby says

    August 02, 2022 at 8:31 am

    5 stars
    Such a yummy appetizer! And the hot sauce mixed in gives a bowl-licking potent flavor!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      August 02, 2022 at 6:24 pm

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Shelby!

      Reply
  7. Stacey says

    August 03, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    This was so tasty on tacos, and I love the hint of lemon in the guacamole. My son won't eat avocado slices, but he will eat guacamole. Such a silly boy.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      August 03, 2022 at 10:05 pm

      Thank you for your kind review, Stacey!

      Reply
  8. Donny says

    August 04, 2022 at 8:29 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for a guacamole recipe without cilantro! Never thought to use lemon instead of lime but it was so good!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      August 04, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      Yay, I'm glad you enjoyed this guacamole, Donny! Thank you for your kind review.

      Reply
  9. nancy says

    August 04, 2022 at 8:09 pm

    5 stars
    delicious lemon guac was too good it went really fast!

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      August 05, 2022 at 9:16 am

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Nancy!

      Reply
  10. Sunrita says

    August 05, 2022 at 10:52 pm

    5 stars
    There are few people I know who dislike cilantro so I avoid making anything with it. The lemon added a tang that went down so well. Loved this version.

    Reply
    • Janessa says

      August 07, 2022 at 10:25 am

      I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Sunrita! Thank you for your kind review.

      Reply
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