Mango Guacamole
Jun 25, 2021, Updated Sep 19, 2024
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This is my easy guacamole recipe with creamy avocados, crisp bell peppers, lime juice, garlic, fiery jalapeños, and juicy mango for a fun twist. It’s the best guacamole, ready in minutes to serve as a dip or a condiment with tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, and more.
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This homemade guacamole with mango is my favorite twist on the classic Mexican dip. Sweet, juicy mango adds a tropical punch that works so well with creamy avocado, crisp bell peppers, onions, lime, and just the right amount of spice. It’s fresh, colorful, and totally scoopable. Whether you’re serving it as a dip, a side, or plopping a big spoonful on top of carnitas tacos, tostadas, or steak fajitas, guacamole is THE appetizer that everyone should have a recipe for.
Here’s Why This is the Best Guacamole Recipe
- A twist on the ordinary. I love traditional guacamole (avocado, lime, salt– that’s it!), and, while you can absolutely make this guacamole recipe without the add-ins, I love the contrast in textures that comes from bell peppers, onions, and sweet-tangy mango.
- The most versatile appetizer. Guacamole is a must at all of our game days, taco nights, and happy hour gatherings. I’ve seen the bowl scraped clean on more than one occasion.
- Easy to make and customize. Making guacamole takes minutes. If, like me, you always have avocados in the house, you can easily adapt this recipe with other ingredients in the fridge and pantry. Try adding fresh herbs, spices, and mix-ins.
You’ll Need These Ingredients
These are the ingredients needed to whip up this easy guacamole recipe. Feel free to make adjustments as desired. Scroll down to the printable recipe card for the full list, amounts, and recipe directions.
- Avocados – Make sure they’re ripe. Slice the avocados in half and remove the pits and skins.
- Lime Juice – Please, make sure to use FRESH lime juice when making guacamole. You won’t get the same freshness and flavor from a bottle.
- Red Onion – Finely diced. Another mild onion, like a white onion, shallot, or Vidalia onion, would work here, too.
- Red Bell Pepper – Finely diced. You can also use an orange bell pepper.
- Fresh Cilantro – Finely chopped to mix into the guac and to use as a garnish if you’d like. Not a fan of cilantro? Use fresh chopped parsley instead.
- Garlic Cloves – Finely minced. You can substitute ½ teaspoon of garlic powder or 1 tablespoon of jarred garlic per clove, if needed.
- Mango – Peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes. Mango is optional, but I encourage you to give it a try!
- Jalapeño – Finely minced, ribs and seeds removed to tame the heat. Fresh serrano or poblano pepper also works well. Feel free to leave out the chili peppers if you’re sensitive to heat (or add a pinch of paprika instead for a milder flavor).
Choosing Avocados For Guacamole
Unblemished, in-season, ripe (but not overripe) avocados are essential for the best guacamole. You can use Hass avocados, or whichever type is available. Ripe avocados will feel firm to the touch, with a slight give when gently squeezed. Color varies a lot, so it’s always best to go by feel! Another way to check is to remove the top stem, which should come off easily and show green underneath.
Recipe Tips
- Fresh is best. First and foremost, make sure that you’re using the freshest ingredients possible. This includes ripe avocados, fresh herbs, and freshly squeezed lime juice. You’ll taste the difference.
- Avoid browning. If you’re not serving your guacamole right away, cover it and place it in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy it. To further prevent the avocado from browning, press a layer of plastic wrap directly against the surface of the guacamole.
- Get creative! Add or leave out any ingredients you’d like and season to your liking. I think you’ll find that this is a great base recipe for loads of variations.
Serving Suggestions
As an appetizer dip, pair this chunky mango guacamole with crunchy tortilla chips, pita chips, wonton chips, or my new obsession: corn ribs! I love making a big batch of guacamole and chips for parties and game day, served with more finger foods like beef empanadas, bacon-wrapped chicken bites, and coconut shrimp.
More Ways To Use Guacamole
- As a side dish. Guacamole and salsa are classic sides to Tex-Mex fare like tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, nachos, and more.
- Topping. Spoon guacamole over a taco casserole or add it to taco bowls and fajita bowls.
- Wrap it up. Roll guacamole up inside a breakfast burrito or add a little Mexican flair to a chicken Caesar wrap.
- Bites. Incorporate this guacamole into more snacks and appetizers. I use a dollop of guac on top of these shrimp guacamole bites, and it’s also perfect with my fajita-style steak kabobs and steak roll-ups.
- Avocado toast. You knew it was coming. Use this guacamole with mango to seriously level up your avocado toast game in the morning. It’s my favorite way to use up leftover guacamole!
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Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 limes, juiced
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion, plus a bit more for garnish
- ¼ cup finely diced red or orange bell pepper
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 to 2 mangoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes, (you can also use frozen mango chunks, but make sure to thaw them before adding to the guacamole)
- 1 small jalapeño, finely minced (ribs and seeds removed)
- fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish, optional
- tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Mash the avocado. Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl and mash it with the back of a fork. Season the avocado with salt, pepper, and lime juice; mash to combine.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Stir in the red onions, bell peppers, cilantro, and garlic. Add mango and jalapeño and gently stir to combine.
- Finish and serve. Taste for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly. Garnish with diced red onions, chopped cilantro, and a handful of mango chunks. Serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
How to Make Guacamole
Homemade guacamole is as easy as it gets! Everything comes together in one bowl in a few short steps.
- Mash the avocado. Start by scooping out the avocado flesh and mashing it using a fork. You can mash it as smooth or as chunky as you’d like. Next, mix in the salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Add your mix-ins. Add the onions, bell peppers, cilantro, and garlic, followed by the mango and jalapeños. Stir gently.
- Serve. Adjust any seasonings to taste, then serve the guacamole topped with extra cilantro. Grab your favorite chips and enjoy!
How to Store
If you have leftover guacamole, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last for up to 2 days. I don’t recommend freezing guacamole as it becomes grainy and watery when thawed.
This mango guacamole is amazing and one of our favorites to make for a snack! Such a delicious and great combination! Can’t wait to make this again!
That’s great! I am very glad you and your family enjoyed it! Thank YOU! 🙂
This mango guacamole sounds so flavorful and inviting! It’s on my next to make list!
I hope you enjoy it! Thank YOU! 🙂
I love that it is so easy to make! Thank you!
This Mango Guacamole needs to happen at my house very soon!!
I hope you enjoy it! Thank YOU! 🙂
This is an amazing combination! I am really moved by this. Thank you!
Thank YOU! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂