4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe
A simple, quick guacamole made with ripe avocados, lime, red onion, and sea salt.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium avocados about 280 g flesh total
- 1 tablespoon lime juice juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/3 small red onion finely chopped (about 20 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or more to taste
Instructions
- Slice the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl with a spoon.
- Finely chop the red onion; optionally rinse under cold water for 30 seconds to mellow the flavor, then drain well.
- Add the lime juice and sea salt to the avocado and mash with a fork or potato masher until combined, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in the chopped red onion, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately.
Equipment
- bowl
- Fork or Potato Masher
- Knife
- Spoon
Notes
- Nutrition: 1.8 g net carbs per serving.
- Makes about 1 heaped US cup total; 4 servings of 1/4 cup each.
- Optional: top with 1/3 cup chopped, de-seeded cherry tomatoes.
- Optional: add 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1/2 clove crushed garlic, or a pinch of red chili flakes.
- Serve straight away or chill 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Store leftovers covered with clingfilm touching the guacamole to minimize air; use within 2 days.