This 4 Ingredients Guacamole Recipe takes less than 15 minutes and a few simple ingredients. This is a dip that I have made so many times, it is requested by my family every pool day.
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This 4-ingredient guacamole recipe is a favorite appetizer, and sometimes it is my main course. I love it spread on toast or on a taco salad. This is the base that I always start with, and then I add in some ingredients according to what I am craving.
If you like this appetizer, then try my Olive Dip or Corn Queso Dip for your next party or family dinner.
Reader Review: "This is guacamole perfection! It was so easy to make and so delicious." - Taylor
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It is a crowd favorite - 4-ingredient guacamole brings people together around a chip bowl.
- Low Carb - I like to serve it with vegetables for a healthy snack.
- Easy to Make - With just a few simple ingredients that are mixed and ready to serve in minutes.
- Customizable - Add in a variety of ingredients and spices to create flavor profiles you love.
Equipment
Ingredients
- Avocados: Look for ripe avocados.
- Sea Salt: To enhance every ingredient and make the flavors pop.
- Lime: Zesty, tangy, and bright!
- Onion: Adds a nice savory bite to the guacamole.
Tim's Tip: To easily cut your avocado, run a knife around the center lengthwise and twist the halves apart. Carefully tap the pit with your knife and twist to remove it.
How to Make 4-Ingredient Guacamole
1. Prep Avocado: Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the soft flesh and put it in a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork.
2. Prep onion: Finely dice the onion.
3. Combine the Ingredients: Add the finely diced onion, lime juice, and salt to the mashed avocado.
4. Mash together: Mash the mixture with a fork or a potato masher until well combined and slightly chunky.
5. Taste and Adjust: Taste the guacamole and add more salt or lime juice if desired.
Substitutions and Variations
- Like some spice - Add diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Add Tomatoes - Add a chopped tomato or even your favorite salsa.
- Fresh Herbs - Fresh Cilantro always adds a nice finish.
- In place of Lime - try some orange or even fresh lemon.
Tims Tips
- Fresh lime juice gives the best flavor compared to bottled juice.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.
- Make sure to dice the onion very small so it mixes evenly throughout the guacamole.
- To keep the guacamole from browning, I seal it with plastic wrap or leave a pit in the mix.
- Store unpeeled ripe avocados in the fridge to prevent them from further ripening.
What to Serve with Guacamole
I love Guacamole with almost any meal, but below are some of my favorites to pair it with!
- Slow Cooker Beef Tacos
- Alongside Grilled Ribeye
- Topping for Mexican Pizza
- Chips and Salsa go perfectly with Guacamole
Storage
Refrigeration: Leftover guacamole can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. I often cover it tightly with plastic wrap to stop all air contact.
For the best flavor, it should be served at room temperature!
FAQs
Cover the 4 Ingredients Guacamole with plastic wrap and make sure there are no air pockets to prevent browning. The goal is to block air from touching the dip.
They need to be just ripe for the best flavor and texture. You don't want them to be too soft and overripe or hard and underripe. When pressing it, it should yield slightly.
You should keep avocados on the counter until ripe. Once ripe, put the avocados in the fridge to prevent them from further ripening.
More Delicious Dips
What are the "must-haves" on your family menus? Let me know your family's favorite recipes in the comments! I love gathering ideas from fellow cooks!
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Recipe
4 Ingredients Guacamole
Equipment
- 1 Juicer
Ingredients
- 5 Avocados
- 1 tablespoon Sea Salt
- 2 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly Squeezed
- ¼ cup onion Finely Diced
Instructions
- Prep Avocado: Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the soft flesh and put it in a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork.
- Prep onion: Finely dice the onion.
- Combine the Ingredients: Add the finely diced onion, lime juice, and salt to the mashed avocado.
- Mash together: Mash the mixture with a fork or a potato masher until well combined and slightly chunky.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the guacamole and add more salt or lime juice if desired.
Notes
- Fresh lime juice gives the best flavor compared to bottled juice.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and texture.
- Make sure to dice the onion very small so it mixes evenly throughout the guacamole.
- To keep the guacamole from browning, I seal it with plastic wrap or leave a pit in the mix.
- Store unpeeled ripe avocados in the fridge to prevent them from further ripening.
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