Do you love guacamole? If so, you're going to love this easy 4-ingredient guacamole recipe. Add some chips and it's perfect for a quick snack or appetizer. It also is a perfect side dish to our Chile Relleno Burrito, Chili's Steak Fajitas, or Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
If you're looking for a delicious and easy appetizer to serve your guests, look no further than guacamole and chips.
This easy 4-ingredient guacamole recipe is a perfect companion to any Mexican style dish, but also just great as an easy snack. It's super simple to prepare, and summer has avocados fresh & ripe!
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Ingredients for Guacamole
Guacamole is easy to make, and it's always a hit with guests. This recipe is for the traditional version of guacamole, which features avocado, onion, tomato, and lime juice.
You can kick it up on your own by adding minced jalapeños or chopped cilantro if you choose. No matter how you make it, guacamole is always a delicious appetizer or snack.
- Ripe avocados - they should just give a little when pressed up by the top. You don't want mushy, but under ripe avocados lack flavor.
- Chopped onion
- Lime Juice - fresh squeezed
- Chopped tomato - optional
- Chopped Cilantro - optional
- Salt to taste, if needed
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Guacamole
We used red onion, but any onion work. If you decide to add the chopped tomato, the Roma tomatoes are best, as they are less juicy. Use fresh lime juice as this is what prevents your guacamole from turning brown.
Step 1. Peel the avocados
Peel the three avocados and put them in a mixing bowl.
Mash them up as chunky as you like.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 2. Mix in the veggies
Chop the onion, tomatoes and cilantro if you are using them.
Place all the veggies in the bowl, add the lime juice and blend the mixture.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Serving Suggestions
Serve as a guacamole dip along with Easy Pico de Gallo and tortilla chips, or as a topping for tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes. This simple guacamole recipe is so easy to play around with to make your own variations.
Variations
Here's a few variations you can make using our basic guacamole recipe:
- Spicy - mince up a jalapeno pepper fine and add for a Spicy Guacamole.
- Without Tomatoes - Omit the tomatoes.
- With Toppings - add a dollop of sour cream and grated cheese on top of your guacamole for tortilla chip dip.
Storing Guacamole
You can store this guacamole covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This mixture will not freeze well though, as the vegetables in the avocado mixture will get soft and weepy.
Tips for Success
- Squeeze the lime juice on your avocados right after peeling them and putting them in the mixing bowl. The acid in the limes prevent discoloration.
- Make sure to choose nicely ripe avocados, hand pick them!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, tomatoes are entirely optional. All you need for guacamole is the avocados, onion, and lime juice. Tomatoes make a chunkier, more authentic Mexican style, but if you don't like tomatoes in your guac, leave them out.
Food Safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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📖 Recipe
4 Ingredient Guacamole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 large avocados, peeled and seeded
- ½ onion
- 1 large lime, juiced
- salt to taste
- 2 small ripe tomato, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Halve the avocados and remove the seed. Cut into quarters and peel the skin back from each quarter. Place peeled avocados in a mixing bowl.3 large avocados, peeled and seeded
- Squeeze the lime and add the juice to the bowl with the avocados. Mash to the level of chunkiness you like.1 large lime, juiced
- Chop the onion coarse or fine, as you choose. Add to the bowl of avocado. If using tomato and cilantro, chop them to the level of chunkiness you prefer also. Add them to the bowl.½ onion, 2 small ripe tomato, diced (optional), 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
- Mix well and season to taste with salt if needed. Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or other Mexican food.salt to taste
Notes
- Squeeze the lime juice on your avocados right after peeling them and putting them in the mixing bowl. The acid in the limes prevent discoloration.
- Make sure to choose nicely ripe avocados, hand pick them!
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