Chunky Guacamole

Name: Chunky Guacamole
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 450 g flesh, about 3 medium ripe avocados; 30 ml, about 1 to 2 limes fresh lime juice; 40 g red onion, finely chopped; 100 g ripe tomato, deseeded and finely chopped; 1 medium, about 10 g green chilli, finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat; 15 g fresh coriander, chopped; 4 g, plus more to taste fine salt; 150 g tortilla chips, to serve

Ripe avocados, lime, coriander and a little chilli. Mash it rough and serve straight away.

At a glance: This guacamole takes 10 minutes and serves 4 with tortilla chips. The avocado is mashed with a fork together with the lime juice and salt until creamy but still chunky, then deseeded tomato, red onion, green chilli and coriander are folded in gently. It is at its best eaten straight away.

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Total: 10 min
Serves: 4
Level: Easy

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By Juniper @green.plate · Cookt Kitchen · 21 October 2026

Ingredients

450 g flesh, about 3 medium ripe avocados
30 ml, about 1 to 2 limes fresh lime juice
40 g red onion, finely chopped
100 g ripe tomato, deseeded and finely chopped
1 medium, about 10 g green chilli, finely chopped, seeds removed for less heat
15 g fresh coriander, chopped
4 g, plus more to taste fine salt
150 g tortilla chips, to serve

Quantities for 4. Tick things off as you go.

Method

Scoop the avocados
Choose avocados that give slightly when pressed; halve them, remove the stones and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
Mash with lime and salt
Add the lime juice and salt, then mash with a fork until creamy but still chunky.
Fold in the chopped ingredients
Add the onion, tomato, chilli and coriander; fold gently until just combined, then taste and add more salt if needed.
Serve
Spoon into a serving bowl and serve with tortilla chips; if keeping it, cover and refrigerate at or below 5°C within 2 hours.

Tips

Deseed the tomato well so the guacamole stays thick.
Chop the onion, chilli and coriander finely for easy scooping.
For less heat, remove the chilli seeds and taste before adding more chilli.

Swaps

Use lemon juice instead of lime juice.
Use finely chopped jalapeño instead of green chilli.
Use finely chopped spring onion instead of red onion.

Storing

Press food-safe wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate at or below 5°C for up to 1 day. It is best fresh and may darken or soften as it sits.

Kitchen notes

Choose avocados that give slightly when pressed, and mash with a fork only until creamy but still chunky.
Deseed the tomato well so its juice does not thin the guacamole.
For less heat, remove the chilli seeds and taste before adding more chilli.

Chunky Guacamole FAQ

How do you make thick guacamole?

Deseed the tomato well so its juice does not loosen the mix, and mash the avocado with a fork only until creamy but still chunky.

What is the difference between chunky guacamole and regular guacamole?

Chunky guacamole is mashed only part of the way, so it keeps some texture, with finely chopped tomato, onion, chilli and coriander folded through.

How do you store leftover guacamole?

Press food-safe wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate it at or below 5°C for up to 1 day. It may darken or soften as it sits.

What do you serve with chunky guacamole?

Tortilla chips, about 150 g for four people.

Nutrition per serving

380 kcal · protein 5 g · carbs 33 g · fat 26 g · fibre 10 g. This is an estimate, not a lab measurement.

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