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a bowl of four ingredient guacamole, chips, avocados, limes, and cilantro.
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4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe

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This 4 ingredient guacamole recipe is quick and easy to put together for Taco Tuesday or your next game night. There may only be four ingredients, but nothing is missing from this recipe.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 81kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Hass avocados each about 7 ounces (200 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice plus more as desired
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients into a small bowl, mortar, or molcajete and mash using a pestle, potato masher, or large spoon until desired consistency.
    2 Hass avocados, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Taste and adjust the amount of salt and lime juice to taste.
  • Serve immediately to avoid discoloration.

Notes

This recipe with 2 avocados will make about 1 cup of guacamole.
If intending to serve later, cover the guacamole with plastic wrap, pushing it down onto the surface, and refrigerate. Homemade guacamole can be refrigerated for up to 3 days but it is best eaten fresh.
Add to this 4-ingredient guacamole recipe with any of the following:
  • minced garlic or onions
  • minced jalapeño or other chile pepper
  • perfectly ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg