4 Ingredient Guacamole
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.
Worth cooking
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 our 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.
- Yield: 4 servings
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Total: 5 minutes
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. We 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.
Other ways
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 it comes together
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.
Leftovers
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
Cook notes
- 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.
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
Method
- 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.
