4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe
Our 4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe is creamy, packed full of flavor, and can be ready to eat in just 5 minutes! This easy guacamole recipe contains just 4 ingredients, but each ingredient plays an important role for a balanced and delicious guacamole.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
- 6 medium avocados
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- lime juice from one large lime about 3 tablespoons
- salt to taste optional
Instructions
- Slice the avocados open, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium mixing bowl.
- Add in the diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt
(optional) - Mix to combined.
- Serve right away or chill until you're ready to serve.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
Notes
- Under ripe avocados can be bitter. Make sure to use ripe avocados. Ripe avocados have dark purple skin and feel soft. Overripe avocados have black skin, and feel mushy.
- If you have avocados that need ripening, place them in a brown paper bag for a day with the bag closed. To speed up the process, add a banana to the bag.
- You can use bottled lime juice, but fresh lime juice tastes better.
- To make guacamole with frozen avocados, place the bag in the fridge to thaw overnight. If short on time, pour the amount you need from the bag into a bowl and let thaw at room temperature. Should take 25 minutes.
- To store guacamole, smooth out the surface into a container until flat and squeeze lime juice over the top until there is a thin layer. This will prevent browning.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap over the guacamole and press down until completely covered. Add a lid and store in the fridge for up to 48 hours.
- To freeze, add the guacamole to a freezer bag and remove as much air as possible. It can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 56mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g