Simple Guacamole Recipe (4 Ingredients)
Fresh avocado, lime juice, onion, and salt are all you need for a simple guacamole that tastes fresh, bright, and balanced. Tomato and cilantro are optional mix-ins, depending on how you like your guac. Keep it chunky or smooth, both work for our Mexican-style favorites.
Servings: 6
Calories: 174kcal
Equipment
- Molcajete
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 3 large avocados peeled and seeded
- ½ medium onion diced
- 1 large lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 medium tomato diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the onion coarse or fine. If using tomato and cilantro, chop them to the level of chunkiness you prefer also.½ medium onion, 2 medium tomato, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 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
- Squeeze the lime and add the juice to the bowl with the avocados. Mash to the level of chunkiness you like.1 large lime
- 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.1 teaspoon salt
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados: Select avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure and have a dark, pebbly skin to ensure a creamy consistency and rich flavor. See our How To Choose An Avocado post for a more detailed explanation.
- Maintain texture: Mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher rather than a food processor to keep some small chunks for a more authentic, rustic feel.
- Serve immediately: Prepare the guacamole as close to serving time as possible to enjoy the brightest color and freshest flavor before natural oxidation begins.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
