Can I leave cilantro out of my guacamole?

Yes! If you're one of the poor folks that thinks cilantro tastes like soap (or you just don't have any), you can leave it out of this recipe—it still tastes great. You could also sub in one of the additional ingredient ideas above.

What is in 4 ingredient guacamole?

We use avocados, lime juice, cilantro, and red onions (plus salt, to taste).

Can I make this guacamole ahead of time?

You can, but I wouldn't recommend making it more than a day in advance. Store the guacamole in an air tight container in the refrigerator. The top layer may turn slightly brown, but you can mix it back in with the bottom layer and it will still taste *mostly* the same.

4 Ingredients Guacamole - The Hangry Economist

Name: 4 Ingredients Guacamole
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 large avocados; Half of a red onion, diced; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; Juice of 2 limes; Salt, to taste (we use between 1/2 and 3/4 teaspoon)

Description

We make this guacamole with 4 ingredients (plus salt) in about 5 minutes. It couldn't be an easier side dish or appetizer and it tastes great every single time we make it. It's perfect for when you want a lot of guacamole without a lot of effort.

Ingredients

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4 large avocados

Half of a red onion, diced

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Juice of 2 limes

Salt, to taste (we use between 1/2 and 3/4 teaspoon)

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Instructions

Remove the pits and skin from the avocados and place them into a mixing bowl. Mash until smooth (or your desired consistency).
Add lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and salt to the bowl and mix to combine. Serve!

Notes

See tips above on how to pick the perfect avocados.

Nutritional information is only an estimate.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
Calories: 159
Sugar: 0.9 g
Sodium: 202.3 mg
Fat: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg