Easy Guacamole Recipe Without Cilantro

This guacamole without cilantro is creamy, fresh, and incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. It's perfect for anyone who doesn’t like cilantro, and this homemade guacamole is smooth, flavorful, and ready in minutes.

If you love guacamole but hate cilantro, this recipe is exactly what you’ve been looking for!

If cilantro tastes like soap to you (or someone in your family), you’re definitely not alone. This easy guacamole recipe skips the cilantro completely while still delivering fresh flavor that’s perfect for taco night, snacking, or serving with your favorite Tex-Mex meals.

You asked and I listened! I've made a quick guacamole recipe without cilantro!

Guacamole is actually one of those recipes that sounds fancy but is surprisingly simple to make at home. And you don't need to push a cart around your kitchen.

Once you learn how easy homemade guacamole is, you’ll be making it on repeat for taco bars, pork fajitas, and casual family dinners.

Ingredients in this easy guacamole recipe without cilantro

• ripe avocados
• tomato
• fresh lime juice
• jalapeño pepper
• salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh and simple ingredients are the name of the game here. You don’t need anything complicated to make flavorful homemade guacamole.

Why This Guacamole Has No Cilantro

Some people experience a genetic trait that makes cilantro taste soapy or bitter. This recipe skips cilantro completely so everyone can enjoy fresh homemade guacamole without that flavor.

Honestly? You won’t even miss it.

The creamy avocado, fresh lime juice, tomato, and jalapeño still give this guacamole plenty of fresh flavor.

What Can I Use Instead of Cilantro in Guacamole?

If you'd still like to add a little extra flavor, try one of these easy substitutions:

• chopped green onion
• fresh parsley
• a pinch of garlic powder
• a little minced onion

Or simply leave it as-is for a clean, classic guacamole flavor.

Best Avocados for Guacamole

Hass avocados are the best choice for guacamole because they’re creamy, rich, and mash easily.

Choose avocados that yield slightly when gently pressed but aren’t mushy.

Here in the Midwest we can’t grow avocados, but thankfully we can still grab a few ripe Hass avocados at the grocery store.

How to Check if an Avocado is Ripe

You can tell if an avocado is ripe by gently squeezing it in the palm of your hand.

A ripe avocado will feel slightly soft but not mushy.

How to Cut an Avocado

Slice around the length of the avocado and twist the halves apart to expose the pit.

To remove the pit, carefully tap the seed with a knife and twist gently. You can also scoop it out with a spoon if you prefer.

How to Make Guacamole Without Cilantro

1. Mash the ripe avocados in a medium bowl until your desired consistency is reached.
2. Stir in the diced tomato, fresh lime juice, and jalapeño.
3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or your favorite Tex-Mex recipes.

Now you have a decision to make — do you like chunky guacamole or smooth and creamy guac?

There’s really not a wrong answer here.

Guacamole Add-Ins

This is a basic guacamole recipe, but there are plenty of ways to customize it.

Try adding:

• minced red onion or white onion
• minced garlic
• hot sauce
• chopped red bell pepper
• sour cream
• extra jalapeño for more heat

And hey — if you love cilantro, feel free to toss some in!

How to Keep Guacamole From Turning Brown

Guacamole is best served fresh, but there are a few tricks to help keep it green longer.

To help prevent browning:

• press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole
• store in an airtight container
• keep refrigerated until ready to serve

Some people also swear by storing the avocado pit in the container with the guacamole.

What to Serve with Guacamole

Serve this homemade guacamole with:

• tortilla chips
• homemade tortilla chips
• air fryer pita chips
• taco salads
• shredded chicken tacos
• pork fajitas
• taco bowls
• walking tacos

It’s also perfect for topping burgers, wraps, or avocado toast.

Other Tex-Mex Recipes You'll Enjoy

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Recipe

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS