4 Ingredient Guacamole
This 4 Ingredient Guacamole is my go to recipe when we are having Mexican inspired meals or when it's officially 'Guac O'clock' in my house.
I serve guacamole with rice crackers, kid friendly tacos, vegetarian nachos and tortilla casserole. We make guacamole ALL the time just to serve with kids snacks, it is such a great source of healthy fat and fibre.
Why This Recipe Is Great For Busy Parents
- Only 4 Ingredients.
- Ready in minutes.
- A healthy nourishing dip that kids and adults love.
Ingredients you will need
Ingredient Notes, Substitutes, & Alternatives
- Avocado: When it comes to guacamole you cannot substitute the main ingredient which is avocado. The trick is to choose ripe avocados.
- Garlic: This can be substituted for ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Lemon juice: This can be substituted for lime juice, white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. If you are using vinegar reduce the amount from 1 Tablespoon to 1-2 teaspoons.
- Salt: If you are making this guacamole for a young child or baby led weaning skip the salt. But in general seasoning is crucial when it comes to guacamole.
4 Ingredient Guacamole Step-By- Step
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my 4 Ingredient Guacamole recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Step 1: Mix the crushed garlic, lemon juice and salt together in the bottom of a medium mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add the avocado flesh to the bowl. Mash and stir with a fork until your desired guacamole texture is achieved and the lemon juice, salt and garlic are mixed through the avocado.
Step 3: Taste your guacamole and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Step 4: Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks
Here is how you can make this 4 Ingredient Guacamole perfectly every time!
- Choose ripe avocados. One of the best ways to test for ripeness is to gently press the fruit around the stalk, if the fruit has softness/give it is ripe. Haas avocados like the ones I have used in this post skin changes colour when it ripens from green to purple, but this is not the case for all varieties of avocado. Reed avocados for example remain green even when ripe so gently pressing the avocado around the stalk is the best way to check.
- My biggest tip is how to easily and safely de-stone an avocado without whacking the pit with a sharp knife. Cut your avocado in half. Then simple press your thumbs into the back of the fruit and the stone will easily pop out. I show how to do this in the recipe video.
- If you are making a large amount of guacamole to feed a crowd you can easily double, triple or quadruple this recipe. If you are making large amounts try using your cake mixer instead of a masher to mash the avocado, it works brilliantly.
- If you have Mexican Seasoning, try adding a spoonful to your avocado it adds extra flavour!
- With its glorious green colour Guacamole is the perfect addition to a Halloween Snack Board, especially if you team it up with blue corn tortilla chips!
- Spread this guacamole on oatmeal bread to make the best avocado toast!
FAQs
To stop guacamole from browning in your fridge you need to stop air getting to it. You can do this by storing pouring a small amount of water, lemon juice or olive oil on to the surface of the guacamole. This will act as a barrier. You can then pour this layer off before serving.
How To Make This Recipe Suitable For Baby-Led-Weaning
- Avocado is fantastic for babies
- Leave out the salt and this 4 ingredient guacamole is perfect for baby led weaning.
- Spread it on toast, stir it through pasta pancakes or preload short handled spoons with it for your baby.
- You could also try avocado pasta
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4 Ingredient Guacamole
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Ingredients
- 2 avocado
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix the crushed garlic, lemon juice and salt together in the bottom of a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the avocado flesh to the bowl. Mash and stir with a fork until your desired guacamole texture is achieved and the lemon juice, salt and garlic are mixed through the avocado.
- Taste your guacamole and adjust the seasoning if needed.
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Notes
- Choose ripe avocados. One of the best ways to test for ripeness is to gently press the fruit around the stalk, if the fruit has softness/give it is ripe. Haas avocados like the ones I have used in this post skin changes colour when it ripens from green to purple, but this is not the case for all varieties of avocado. Reed avocados for example remain green even when ripe so gently pressing the avocado around the stalk is the best way to check.
- My biggest tip is how to easily and safely de-stone an avocado without whacking the pit with a sharp knife. Cut your avocado in half. Then simple press your thumbs into the back of the fruit and the stone will easily pop out. I show how to do this in the recipe video.
- If you are making a large amount of guacamole to feed a crowd you can easily double, triple or quadruple this recipe. If you are making large amounts try using your cake mixer instead of a masher to mash the avocado, it works brilliantly.
- If you have Mexican Seasoning, try adding a spoonful to your avocado it adds extra flavour!
- With its glorious green colour Guacamole is the perfect addition to a Halloween Snack Board, especially if you team it up with blue corn tortilla chips!
- Spread this guacamole on oatmeal bread to make the best avocado toast!
Ingredient Substitutions
- Avocado: When it comes to guacamole you cannot substitute the main ingredient which is avocado. The trick is to choose ripe avocados.
- Garlic: This can be substituted for ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Lemon juice: This can be substituted for lime juice, white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. If you are using vinegar reduce the amount from 1 Tablespoon to 1-2 teaspoons.
- Salt: If you are making this guacamole for a young child or baby led weaning skip the salt. But in general seasoning is crucial when it comes to guacamole.
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