This prepare ahead Guacamole is sure to impress. It is rich and creamy, with a nice bright punch of lime and the subtle hint of jalapeño and onion. Serve it with chips for your next game day, stuff it into tacos on Taco Tuesday or add it to the table this Cinco De Mayo. PLUS!!!! With my top tips you can make this up to 3 days before you need it! 3 days and no gross brown guacamole. This Prepare Ahead Guacamole really does stay green!
Wait what?? Prepare Ahead Guacamole??? How do you stop Guacamole turning brown?
That is right! This method for prepare ahead Guacamole, ensures your dip stays bright green for up to 3 days.
So why does Guacamole turn brown?
Guacamole turns brown because the flesh of the avocado reacts with the oxygen in the air (a process called oxidation).
This is why most recipes say to prepare and eat your Guacamole within 20 minutes.
There are various hacks out there for trying to keep your Guacamole green, but I have found they aren't that reliable!
So I came up with my own.
Tricks to keeping your Guacamole Green
The first thing I do (or don't do!) is I don't add tomatoes to my Guacamole. Think about your school days. Red plus green makes brown. So by adding tomatoes to your Guacamole you are already muddying the glorious green colour! So this Guacamole is tomato free. And I think even more delicious for it!
The second tip is to use Shepard Avocados. They tend to have a much brighter green flesh and they also have the added advantage that they don't oxidise as quickly. In fact in any dish where I know my avocado is going to sit for some time, I use shepard avocados. BUT shepard avocados aren't always available and have a small season. So if all you can find is the more common Hass avocado the next tip will still ensure you can keep your green guacamole over 3 days!
My last tip is pretty cool!
Once you have made your Guacamole, place it in a tupperware/bowl, smooth the top best you can and then pour over a layer of lukewarm water. I aim for about ½ inch (1cm) of water over the top of the avocado. The key is to ensure there is no avocado exposed to the air. This stops the guacamole from oxidising. After this you can add a lid and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
When you are ready to eat, remove the lid, carefully pour away the water and then give your guacamole a quick stir. Your guac will be as good as the moment you made it.
This trick for keeping guacamole green is perfect for people who meal prep!!! Divide your guacamole up into 3 small pots, cover each with water and store in the fridge. Each morning, grab a pot and you are good to go at lunchtime. (just make sure you have a watertight lid on your pot....OTHERWISE Your bag will get wet)
Enjoy x
For more dips for Cinco De Mayo or #TacoTuesday check out my vegan and GF Black Bean Dip and this classic pico de gallo.
And for the perfect soft tortilla to spread with your make ahead guacamole check out my homemade soft flour tortillas.
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Stay Green Prepare Ahead Guacamole
Ingredients
- 1 lime to yield 2 tablespoon of juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ fresh green chili
- 1 scallion white and green parts
- 2 ripe avocados (See notes)
- 2-4 tablespoon lukewarm water
Instructions
- Cut the lime in half and use a fork or a reamer to juice it into a small jug. (you want about 2 tablespoons of juice)
- Dissolve the salt in the lime juice and set aside.
- Finely chop the green chilli and the scallion.
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Use a small spoon to scoop out the avocado flesh.
- Mix everything together until you have a nubbly lumpy mixture.
TO STORE
- Place the guacamole into a plastic container and use a spoon to smooth the top.
- Pour over enough lukewarm water to cover the top of the guacamole by ½ inch. Ensure no part of the guacamole is poking out of the water.
- Seal the pot and store in the fridge for 3 days.
- When you are ready to eat, carefully pour away the water and give the guacamole a quick stir.
- Taste your guacamole and add more lime juice and salt if needed.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition is per serving
Prepare Ahead Guacamole Anecdote
(aka my recipe ramble for those who love the waffle)
It is the school holidays, I am sat at the park with a spoon and a pot of guacamole. I am happy!
I don't have chips, I don't have vegetables batons, I have a spoon and a smile!
Avocados are super healthy! They are good for my skin, good for my hair, good for my nails! So really I am sat here with my own little pot of glorious green power food!
Plus being healthy now, means I can have a bottle of wine later, because let's face it...it is the second week of the school holidays and I have spent all day at the Apple fun park in Donnybrook! I deserve it
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Cas Rifkin says
I'm giving the concept 5 stsrs, but I did not make the recipe. I made Seven Layer Bean Dip and used your method by layering the beans, and then the avocado mix and then sealed it by putting the mayonnaise and sour cream on top and making sure all of the edges were covered, and then added the rest of the ingredients. I used a glass container and four days later the avocados (Hass) were as green as the day I put them in. The layers looked so pretty through the glass and tasted fresh when eating. Thank you sooooo much!
Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says
Oh Cass ☺️☺️
I am so happy.
I love that you used the theory and made it work for your recipe.
Thank you for taking the time to come back and comment.
Cx
Rosie says
Dumb question, but does the container have to be plastic ???
Claire McEwen says
No such thing as a dumb question 🙂
Plastic or glass would work, but avoid metal containers.
Hope that helps
Cx
Anne|Craving Something Healthy says
I think I've tried every trick out there to keep guac green - except for this one! I've heard about topping it with water, and glad to know it works. I will definitely try it next time 🙂
Claire McEwen says
It is a game changer this one 😀
Danielle says
What a neat tip about the water! I'm going to have to try that sometime!
Claire McEwen says
It really is a great trick 😀
Marjory says
These are awesome tips for perfect guacamole every time. Thank you!!!
Claire McEwen says
You are so welcome 🙂
April says
Best tip ever!!!
Claire McEwen says
Thank you April, isn't is amazing how well it works!
Calleigh K says
Love the tips on keeping the guac green and just like you, I dont add tomatoes on my guac as well because they easily get soggy.
Claire McEwen says
YEAH for guac without tomatoes 😀
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
What great tips to store the guacamole. That sure would come very handy for me. I have never seen the Shepherd Avocado. I will keep an eye open for that. Between, love my tupperwares and they are just so good in storing food.
Claire McEwen says
If you can find them they are a lovely variety, such a bright green colour. But the water trick will work with hats avocados too 😀
April says
Wow I love all your tips. I used to get so annoyed when my guac turned brown. Thanks for this post. Now I will never ever ever have ugly green quac again! 🙂
Claire McEwen says
It is always so upsetting when you go to the fridge and it looks so gross and brown. Glad you found it useful 😀
Michelle says
Wow, I have never heard about this tip before and it is amazing! I always have problems with my haas variety getting oxidized, I will definitely try your method.
Claire McEwen says
I hope you do.
It is such a great and cheap trick 😀
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
I loved reading about your tips. Some I knew but the one that surprised me the most was the water. I've never put tomatoes in my guacamole- in fact I've never seen it done. Another tip I liked was using lime instead of lemon. In this it would give it more flavor. Thank you!!
Claire McEwen says
So happy others don't put tomato in their guac!!! I have seen it done so often and I don't like it 😉
The water is such a great trick. And because the guacamole is quite dense the water just sits on top!
Catherine C says
First of all, I love these tips and will definitely be trying them next time! I hate waiting and waiting for the avocados to ripen and then only being able to keep them a day once I've cut them! Great tips and I'm so excited to try. Also, this guacamole sounds and looks fabulous! I could eat the whole bowl!
Claire McEwen says
Hehe I am definitely a guacamole hogger. I always move it closer to me at the table 😉 so a whole bowl sounds perfect 😀
Give the water trick a go, it is so simple but so effective.
Wajeeha says
Love all your tips to keep guacamole green...now I'll see if I can find shepard avocadas at the supermarket! Thanks a ton 🙂
Claire McEwen says
Hope you find them 😀
Although the tips will work for Hass avocados too.
Karyl Henry says
I've never heard of the water method! I'm going to have to give this a try, because I hate when the guac turns brown. I know it technically tastes the same, but I always feel like it doesn't once it turns color
Claire McEwen says
It is just so disappointing when it goes brown and looks so gross 🙁
I love this trick for keeping it's colour 😀
Adriana Lopez Martin says
Nice tips thanks for sharing those with us! I have not heard before of shepard avocados as I use hass. Interesting how in the different parts of the world you can find different produce.
Claire McEwen says
You are welcome.
Shepard avocados have a small season here, so this recipe will still work just as well with hass avocados 😀
Amanda Livesay says
Love these tips! I've never had good luck keeping guac green so I can't wait to try the water trick!
Claire McEwen says
It is so simple, but it really does work Amanda 😀
Dana DeVolk says
Genius! Not only is this recipe delicious but your tips worked- thanks so much!!
Claire McEwen says
YEAH So happy you gave it a go 😀