Our 4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe is creamy, packed full of flavor, and can be ready 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.

This easy guacamole would pair PERFECTLY with our carne asada. We love adding a dallop to chipotle chili as well.

Guacamole is kid-friendly and can add excitement to almost any meal. And because it’s so easy to make, feel free to invite your kids to join in on mashing the avocado. 

They will love it!

4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe

Truly, it’s that easy to make guacamole. For equipment, it’s traditional to use a large mortar and pestle. 

But if your avocados are ripe, a bowl and a fork will work great. You will also need a cutting board and a knife for chopping the other ingredients.

The base of guacamole is creamy, ripe avocados. Any type of avocado is great, but we find Hass avocados to be the creamiest.

It also pairs well with Cucumber Salsa.

4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe Ingredients

Avocados- It’s important that you use ripe avocados for this recipe. You can determine the ripeness by color and feel. 

Under ripe avocados have a skin that is dark green and feels firm. They can be stringy or bitter.

Ripe avocados have dark purple skin and feel soft. 

And over ripe avocados have black skin, and feel mushy. 

Cilantro- Cilantro is a staple of South American cuisine. It adds freshness and complexity to the guacamole. 

Red Onion- Red onion should be chopped finely, as it has a strong flavor. It adds the perfect addition of assertiveness and spiciness. 

Lime Juice- The lime juice is another staple, and adds the needed acidity for any creamy dish to balance it out. You can use bottled lime juice, but fresh is always best. 

Salt (optional)- This is optional, but give your guacamole a taste, and add salt if you feel it is needed. Start small and add a little at a time.

If you have any questions about this 4 ingredient guacamole recipe, please leave a comment below and we will get back to you.

How to Make 4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe

1. Slice the avocados open, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a medium mixing bowl.
2. Add in the diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt(optional)
3. Mix to combine.
4. Serve right away or chill until you're ready to serve.
5. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.

For a complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

How To Slice An Avocado

1. First, use a knife (chef’s knife ideally) to slice it in half lengthwise. You do this by inserting the knife until you feel the pit, then rotate the avocado around until it is cut into two halves.
2. Rotate the two halves to separate the avocado, and pull apart. Then set the avocado half with the pit down on a cutting board, cut side up. 
3. Insert your knife into the pit, and you can use your thumb and index finger to push the pit off the knife, with your hand resting on the flat edge of the knife. 
4. From there, scoop the flesh of the avocado into a bowl and it is ready to go!

Additional Tips For Making This Easy Guacamole Recipe

This recipe is great for parties and can easily be doubled or even tripled. 

If you have avocados that need ripening, can place them in a brown paper bag for a day or two with the bag closed. 

You can also set them next to a bunch of bananas which let off a natural plant hormone called ethylene that triggers the ripening process.

Feel free to add other ingredients to the guacamole if you wish. Some great add-ins are fresh hatch green chilis, jalapenos, fresh salsa or Pico de Gallo, or cumin. 

Can I use Frozen Avocado?

Yes, you can use frozen avocado to make 4 ingredient guacamole, but you'll want to defrost it first. Also note that frozen avocado can be quite bitter in flavor, and it may change the flavor of the guacamole.

But if you have a brand of frozen avocado that you love, then feel free to use it.

Tips For Storing 4 Ingredient Guacamole

Our 4 ingredient guacamole recipe is best served right away at room texture, but can also be made ahead of time for gatherings. 

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. 

Let the guacamole thaw in the fridge overnight the day before you plan to use it.

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