What is traditional guacamole made of?

Traditional guacamole is made of avocados, lime, garlic, onions, and salt with some cilantro and chopped jalapenos sometimes mixed in. This is the type of guacamole you will find served at most Mexican restaurants.

How do you prevent guacamole from browning?

Guacamole turns brown due to the oxidation process, which occurs when the avocado flesh reacts to the oxygen in the air. To prevent this, add lime juice to your guacamole, keep it in an airtight container with plastic wrap tightly pressed against it, and store it in the fridge.

Is this 4-ingredient guacamole recipe healthy?

Yes, it is very healthy since it is made with avocados. Guacamole is loaded with healthy vitamins like K, E, C, and B vitamins and is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

Best Simple 4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe - Vegan

Name: 4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 medium ripe avocados – I used HAAS avocados; 1 medium lime – about 1-2 tablespoons lime juice; 2-3 cloves of garlic – peeled and minced; Kosher salt – to taste

Description

This simple 4-ingredient guacamole recipe is bursting with vibrant, fresh flavors with a delightfully creamy texture. It easily feeds a crowd and makes a great game day recipe or healthy snack that you can whip up in just 5 minutes. Plus, it is vegan, gluten-free, and paleo and is perfectly served with homemade tortilla chips.

Ingredients

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4 medium ripe avocados – I used HAAS avocados
1 medium lime – about 1–2 tablespoons lime juice
2–3 cloves of garlic – peeled and minced
Kosher salt – to taste

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Instructions

Slice each avocado in half, remove the pits, and scoop the avocado into a medium bowl. Discard the avocado skins. Make sure to scoop all the avocado flesh until you reach the skin.
Use a handheld citrus juicer, tongs, or your hands to squeeze 1-2 tablespoons of lime juice over the avocados. Then use a fork or potato masher to mash up the avocado to your desired consistency. If the avocado is tough to mash it helps to press it against the bowl using a fork.
Add the minced garlic and salt to the guacamole and mix to combine all of the flavors. If you are adding mix-ins like cilantro, pepper, onions or tomatoes then add them in this step.
Serve immediately or store and use later. See storage tips in the notes below or more detail in the post.

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Notes

Avocados – Use fresh ripe avocados. You can tell they are ripe when they a slightly soft when you squeeze them. Also HAAS avocado turn dark when ripe.
Storage – Guacamole is best if eaten right away but you can store it in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed tightly against it, covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze guacamole in a resealable, freezer-safe bag with the air pressed out for up to 1 week in the freezer. Defrost it overnight in the fridge.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Healthy Snacks and Appetizers
Method: No cook
Cuisine: Mexican