Name: 4-ingredient guacamole recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1.5 cups
Ingredients: 4 large avocados; 1/3 cup finely diced cilantro; Juice of one lime; 1 tsp garlic salt

With just a handful of fresh ingredients, this 4-ingredient guacamole recipe is an easy appetizer or delicious addition to grazing boards.

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The summer heat is almost full force here in Texas, the pool is opening, and I’m ready to start serving up some summer BBQ’s and pool-side snacks!

If you’re looking for an easy appetizer recipe or simple dip idea, then this 4-ingredient guacamole recipe is the one for you! While guacamole recipes come in all shapes and sizes, I personally love a simple recipe where you get a full bite of lime and can really taste the avocado and cilantro flavors.

With just 4 ingredients, a guacamole recipe have never been easier to make, full of fresh flavors, and fully customizable to your own taste preferences. Pair it with chips or toss it into a salad, this easy recipe is quickly going to become a summertime staple for you!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

A 4 ingredients guacamole recipe that tastes delicious? Count me in! I know you will also love this recipe because it’s:

Fresh flavors: avocado, lime, cilantro, and a hint of garlic salt is all you’ll need for a full flavored bite!
Can be paired with a variety of foods: If you need inspiration on what to eat with guacamole, then you’ve come to the right dietitian. Pair this guacamole with burgers, salads, tacos, and wraps or place it on a snack board with chips and fresh veggies.
Easy to make: No special cooking skills required for this recipe. If you can safely chop cilantro and gently smash some avocados, then you have all the skills you will need.
Nutritious: Guacamole is one of my favorite dips and condiments to use because it’s full of healthy fats and high in fiber! This recipe also only uses fresh ingredients and has no added sugar.

This will quickly become your new favorite dip!

What to eat with guacamole:

While most people enjoy guacamole simply paired with chips and salsa, this creamy avocado blend also goes well with a variety of meals, snacks, and boards. Here are some ideas for what to eat with guacamole:

Salads: You can add a dollop of quacamole as a dressing or healthy fat to a salad. This recipe would pair perfectly with my easy Tex Mex Salad!
Wraps: Dip a Southwestern or Veggie wrap in guacamole to add a satisfying fat that will keep you fuller for longer.
Bowls: A scoop of guacamole is the perfect condiment for fiesta bowls.
Tacos/Burritos: These healthy chicken burritos with salsa verde would be delicious with guacamole.
Snack boards: Guacamole is the perfect dip for carrots, bell peppers, sliced cucumber, pita chips, and chips.

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Ingredients:

You’ll only 4 ingredients for this recipe including:

Avocados: Choose large avocados that are fairly soft to the touch. You want to be able to smash them easily!
Fresh Lime: can be added to taste
Cilantro: Use fresh cilantro and make sure it is finely diced.
Garlic salt: Or you can just do course sea salt.

easy guacamole recipe with 4 ingredients.

The process:

One of the best parts of making guacamole is how easy it is to throw together… no baking, no opening cans, and no layers. Plus, this one only needs 4 ingredients and two steps!

**Add your ingredients to a bowl**

Slice your avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop into a mixing bowl. Finally dice your cilantro then add to the bowl along with the juice of one lime and your garlic salt.

**Mash until combined!**

Smash the avocado and then mix until smooth and combined. Enjoy!

Swaps & Substitutions:

This recipe is only 4 easy ingredients and really sets the “base” for your guacamole. From there, your options are almost endless to customize and personalize:

Add tomato and onion: These are two key ingredients that you will often find in more robust guacamole recipes. You could also add some pre-made pico de gallo or fresh salsa to minimize chopping.

Add some heat: Diced jalapeños or hot diced chili peppers could add some spice.
Change your seasonings: garlic powder, salt, onion powder, pepper, taco seasoning, and chile powder would all enhance the flavors of your guacamole.
To taste: I wrote this recipe to turn out just the way I like it… with a healthy dose of lime and strong cilantro flavor- but that may not be what your tastebuds prefer! Play around with the portions of the 4 ingredients in this recipe to build your perfect dip.

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how to make guacamole with 4 ingredients.

Recipe FAQ:

Is guacamole healthy?
1. Avocados, which are the primary ingredient in guacamole, are filled with healthy fats and are very high in fiber. While the high fat content can make guacamole higher in calories, it is rich in nourishing nutrients that keep you fuller for longer. It’s a great choice!
How to store guacamole?
1. The issue with making guacamole ahead of time is that the avocados will turn brown when exposed to air. To avoid this, I would drizzle some extra lime juice across the top of your guacamole and then cover with plastic wrap, being sure to push out the excess air.
What to serve with guacamole?
1. I gave a whole list of ideas in this blog ahead but my personal favorite way to enjoy guacamole is on a snack board with corn tortilla chips, pita chips, carrots, thin sliced bell peppers, and cucumbers!

Yield: 1.5 cups

Author: Lauren Twigge