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    Published: Jul 14, 2022 · Modified: Mar 26, 2023 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    4-Ingredient Guacamole Recipe

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    bowl of guacamole with chips and large bowl in background.

    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.

    dipping a tortilla chip into bowl of guacamole.

    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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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients for Guacamole
    • How to Make Guacamole
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Variations
    • Storing Guacamole
    • Tips for Success
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Food Safety
    • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
    • Connect with Smells Like Delish!
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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.

    three avocados, two tomatoes, one red onion, salt, and cilantro.
    • 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

    three peeled and halved avocados in a bowl.

    Peel the three avocados and put them in a mixing bowl.

    bowl of mashed avocados.

    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

    mashed avocados with piles of chopped onion, tomato, and cilantro.

    Chop the onion, tomatoes and cilantro if you are using them.

    mashed avocados, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.

    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.

    bowl of guacamole with chips and large bowl in background.

    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

    Can I omit the tomatoes?

    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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    4 Ingredient Guacamole

    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 Chili's Steak Fajitas, or Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 128kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • Molcajete

    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)
    US Customary - Metric

    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!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.5mg
    Keyword : 4-ingredient guacamole recipe, chunky guacamole, fresh guacamole, guacamole and chips, mexican guacamole

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