If you're looking for a fast and easy no-fail guac recipe, this one is it. With just 4 ingredients, this guacamole is simply delicious.
If you're looking for a minimal ingredient guac that doesn't use salsa, then this recipe is it. Made with pico de Gallo instead, we get that fresh taste we want and the BEST tasting results in every scoop.
Pico de Gallo already has tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice, so adding it to some mashed avocados makes a great "hack" of a recipe. Perfect for using up leftover Tomato Jalapeno Salsa or your favorite storebought container.
This guacamole tastes so good that I have made it several times over the years and it's always pretty fantastic. I hope you love this quick guacamole recipe as much as we have.
Why This Recipe Works
- Minimal ingredients. One of the best reasons to love this recipe is the minimal effort and ingredients that go into it. Save yourself some time and prep work.
- This guac tastes great with anything. I love to add it over toast with Sunnyside up eggs, with a large plate of Healthy Air Fryer Tortilla Chips, or in a burrito. There are so many possibilities!
- Quick to assemble. Because we cut out several steps and reduce the prep work, it makes sense that we cut down on the time needed to make this guac too. Have it finished before the commercial break ends and be back on the couch in time to continue your tv binge-watching. (Or is that just me?)
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🥘 Ingredients
Avocados- You will need some ripe and ready to use avocados.
Pico De Gallo- Use homemade pico de Gallo or storebought.
Garlic- Adding minced garlic will improve the flavor. Adding garlic to guac is one of my favorite ways to spice it up.
Salt- This is a natural flavor enhancer. If you ever feel like your guac is bland, it probably needs more salt.
For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.
🍽 Equipment Needed
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🔪 Instructions
Check out how to make 4 ingredient guacamole with these simple step-by-step instructions:
Scoop the green insides from avocados into a bowl and then mash (or cut into chunks) as desired.
Add in the pico de gallo, minced garlic, and salt. Stir to combine.
Taste the mixture on a tortilla chip and adjust ingredients as necessary according to preference.
Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy.
🍴 Recipe Tips
This simple guac recipe is so simple and easy to make. It's also very customizable. You can add in more or less of each ingredient to get it to taste perfect.
I have found that salt and lime juice make the biggest differences in making guacamole taste great. When too little salt is added the flavor is bland, and without lime juice, it's as if there's something missing.
Lemon juice could be used in a pinch, but at a much smaller quantity as it's overpowering and does change the flavor.
Because you'll be using pico de gallo, you can easily grab more onion, less tomato, more jalapeno, or more liquid, depending on what you want in your bowl of dip.
I love my avocado to be mashed and creamy but if you like your guac chunky, feel free to dice it up as you normally would!
Serve leftover pico de gallo alongside the guac and chips and allow everyone to enjoy both options. A perfect idea for parties or tailgates.
👩🏻🍳 Storage
Guacamole can last up to two days in the fridge assuming that it's stored properly. You'll want to lay a piece of plastic wrap directly over the avocado mixture to prevent as much brownie as you can and then place it in an airtight container in the fridge. Store for up to two days. The mixture may change color slightly and become runny, just mix it back up and enjoy.
🥗 Serving Ideas
You can serve your guac up with tasty salty tortilla chips, spread over toast, served over burritos, tacos, and more. Spreading some creamy guac over a burger is also fantastic for a new flavorful experience.
💭 FAQs
Guac is made with mashed or chunked avocados combined with other ingredients in a bowl. These ingredients often include tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt.
Yes, as with any food they can go bad. Don't let your guac sit out for more than 2 hours after being made and don't allow it to sit in the fridge too long either, two days max in an airtight container.
Yes, fun fact avocado can be frozen and not turn brown! Magical information, right? The only downside to freezing guacamole is that the onions and tomatoes will become wet and soften as they thaw. Just thaw the mixture in the fridge, stir the guac and serve.
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📖 Recipe
4 ingredient Guacamole
Equipment
- Potato Masher or fork
Ingredients
- 2 medium Ripe Avocados ($1.44)
- 3 Tablespoons Pico De Gallo ($0.49)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced ($0.05)
- ¼-½ teaspoon salt(to taste) ($0.05)
Instructions
- Scoop the green insides from an avocado and place them into a bowl. Mash until smooth (or as smooth as you like it).
- Add in the Pico De Gallo, minced garlic, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust ingredients amounts as desired, adding in more Pico or salt depending on preferences.
- Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy.
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