4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe
Published Oct 30, 2023
Updated Mar 27, 2024
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You don’t always have to spend time dicing ingredients when making guacamole. Here is a simple and no-fuss 4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe that’s perfect for serving with tortilla chips or Plantain Chips.
It’s a dipping party at home when this creamy, fresh, tangy 4 ingredient guacamole is ready. I serve it with some good-quality tortilla chips as an appetizer before dinner. You can add this homemade guacamole to burrito bowls, use it to make avocado toast, or serve it alongside your favorite Mexican meals.
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Simple Guacamole Recipe
If you are looking for the best way to make a simple guacamole that doesn’t require slicing, dicing, or mincing, this simple 4-ingredient guacamole recipe is perfect as it contains basic ingredients.
It has a creamy texture and it makes the perfect snack. This is a quick guacamole recipe you can make for taco tuesday.
Bonus points are that it is healthy and low carb! Use this as a base recipe then you can build up your favorite guacamole recipe from there.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
While a loaded guacamole recipe is great, sometimes you just need a quick and easy avocado dip. You’ll love this basic guacamole recipe for several reasons.
- It is quick. It takes 5 minutes total to scoop, mash, and season the avocados.
- It is great for picky eaters. Some of my kids don’t like other ingredients like onions in their guacamole so this is a recipe the whole family can enjoy.
- It is customizable. Use this recipe as a base for making other kinds of guacamole. Add in the ingredients you like! See many options below.
- It is wholesome and makes a great low-carb, nutrient-packed meal.
- It is a versatile side dish that can be added to many meals like sandwiches, tacos, or wraps.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you need to make the easiest 4 ingredient guacamole ever!
Here are some notes on the main ingredients:
- Avocados: Be sure to pick ripe but not mushy avocados. The avocados should give slightly when pressed down with a finger. I used ripe hass avocados.
- Lime juice: Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. You could also replace lime juice with lemon juice.
- Salt and pepper: Salt brings out the flavor while good black pepper adds a spicy hint.
For the full list of ingredients with measurements, check out the recipe card below.
Guacamole Variations
Looking to add more ingredients to your guacamole? Use our 4 ingredient guacamole recipe as a base then consider adding the following ingredients.
- Diced onions: Diced onions will add flavor to guacamole. Red onion is a great choice when making guacamole dip.
- Minced garlic: Add some minced fresh garlic cloves for even more flavor. You can also use garlic powder.
- Tomatoes: Dice up some fresh tomatoes and add for more texture.
- Herbs: Add chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for herby flavor.
- Grilled corn: Grill some corn on the cob on the outside grill or on the grill pan, then cut the corn kernels and add to your guacamole.
- Fruits: Add diced fruit like pineapple or mango for a fruity guacamole.
- Spicy: Add diced Jalapenos for some heat.
- Spices: Add dried spices like cumin powder for more flavor in the guacamole.
How To Make Avocado Dip
Making this 4 ingredient guacamole is quick and easy, perfect for when you want a quick no-fuss dip! Here is how to make it:
- Cut avocados in half and scoop out the flesh. Scoop easily with a spoon or an avocado slicer.
- Mash the avocados with a fork.
- Squeeze in lime juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix to combine then taste and adjust seasoning and lime juice.
Serve guacamole with your favorite tortilla chips for dipping. These Plantain Fries and Twice-Fried Plantains also go well with this easy guacamole recipe.
You could use a potato masher to easily mash avocados to make guacamole.
Storage
To store the dip, place it in a bowl and cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Make sure the plastic wrap covers the surface of the guacamole. Store in the fridge for 1 day.
Bring guacamole to room temperature before serving.
Recipe FAQs
You can definitely use lemon juice in place of lime juice in guacamole.
You can make guacamole up to a day in advance. To prevent the guacamole from turning brown, squeeze lime juice all over the top and store the guacamole in an airtight container in the fridge. Before eating, discard the excess juice on top so it doesn’t change the flavor profile of your guacamole.
Authentic guacamole is made with avocado, onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, and salt.
Expert Tips
- Pick avocados that still have the stem attached and give slightly when pressed with a finger for the best avocados.
- To store guacamole, place it in an airtight container and squeeze lime juice all over the top to prevent oxidization (browning). Cover tightly and store in the fridge for up to 1 day. Before eating, discard the excess juice on top so it doesn’t change the flavor profile of your guacamole.
Serving 4 Ingredient Guacamole
This easy guacamole makes a great addition to meals whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Serve this guacamole with:
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Rice Bowls
- Fresh Vegetables, as a dip
- Burgers
- Toast
- Wraps, and more.
Add this guac to this Grilled Onion Cheddar Burger or to a rice bowl made with Garlic Herb Rice and Baked Thin Chicken Breasts.
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4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe avocados
- 1½-2 Tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed, about 2 limes, adjust to taste
- Salt and ground black pepper according to taste
Instructions
- Half the avocados, remove the pits and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Add the scooped avocado to a medium mixing bowl and mash with, a fork into a chunky paste. Add the lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve with tortilla chips or plantain chips.