4 Ingredient Simple Guacamole with Lemon

This Super Simple Guacamole recipe is easy to make in 5 minutes using only 4 ingredients! Super easy and super delish!

If you're looking for more delish dip or sauce recipes, try my jalapeno artichoke dip, tzatziki, or easy hummus recipe!

Recipe Quick Look: Super Simple Guacamole

So delicious! I definitely like lemon more than lime in guacamole. I added Celtic sea salt to mine and with the fresh garlic, it was sooo good. I ate it all 🙂 - Britt

Why I Love This Recipe

• Ease: This recipe is so easy and always is a hit! Try it for your next friend's gathering!
• Flavor: Since this recipe is so simple, the flavor is pronounced!
• Variability: You can make so many spin-offs with add-ins if you want.

If you love avocados, check out my guacamole chicken salad for a new lunch idea!

Ingredients

• Avocados: In this recipe, I used two regular avocados but on the larger side. I usually like using the jumbo avocados when their availble though for the extra avocado!
• Garlic: 1 large clove finely minced adds the perfect amount of garlicky flavor.
• Lemon: Serious question: Are you a lemon or lime in guacamole kinda person? I know the traditional way uses lime, but I personally prefer guacamole with lemon! I like the flavor better with lemon juice, but lime works too. If you're out of fresh lemons or limes, try using bottled lime or lemon juice. Although, freshly squeezed juice is definitely the best!
• Salt: Salt enhances the flavors and brings it all together. Add a smaller amount than you think you'll want and then taste and adjust as needed.

Twists and Variations

There's nothing wrong with basic guac, but if you're feeling ready for a change-up, here are some ideas!

• Spicy Guacamole: Add jalapeno, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes
• Tropical Guacamole: Add pineapple, mango, or papaya to the mix
• Harvest Guacamole: Add corn, beans and tomatoes

How to Make Super Simple Guacamole

Guacamole really is a taste-as-you-go kind of recipe. The amounts of salt and lemon vary depending on the size of the avocados and, of course, your taste preference.

But before we get into the recipe steps, a few avocado tips!

• Ever wondered how to tell when your avocados are ripe? Gently press near the top by the stem, and when you get a little give or softness - it's guacamole time!

• If you need to ripen an avocado, place it in a brown paper bag and seal it shutting it from getting outside air. If you want to speed it up even more, add an apple or a banana to the bag with the avocados to help the process.

Onto the recipe steps! Start by mashing up the avocado in a bowl with a fork or potato masher. Add the minced garlic, lemon juice and salt.

Stir to combine well. Taste and adjust salt and lemon as needed. I usually use the juice of about half a lemon - I love the zesty flavor!

Serving Ideas

Guac can go with so much! Try it as a toast spread, mix it in with a southwest inspired salad or Mediterranean bowl. It makes a good sandwich addition or chip and veggie dip.

I know avocado toast was all the rage, and tbh it's my breakfast 5 days out of the week, but if you have guac already made, you've got avocado toast practically done with extra delicious flavor! Try it next time and let me know what ya think!

Storage

I learned this tip from others, and it's a lifesaver to keep that guac fresh!

To avoid the brown color that comes with exposure to oxygen, place saran wrap on the guacamole. Make sure to press the saran wrap into the bowl so that the wrap touches the guac. This reduces the exposure to oxygen, which slows the guacamole from turning brown.

Acidity helps as well, so you can never have too much lemon juice!

Here, I made a spicy guac with jalapenos and red pepper flakes, and I added some fresh flavor with cilantro and tomatoes. I love this mix of ingredients, but there are truly endless varieties of guacamole you can make.

Do you have a favorite guacamole spin-off? Let me know in the comments!

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