My daughter created the most delicious guac! Haley's Simple Guacamole Recipe is made with just four ingredients, and it's ready in minutes.
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Want a big bowl of savory, homemade guacamole that's ready in no time? You've got it right here with Haley's Simple Guacamole Recipe. It's made with ripe avocados and just three other ingredients. Have it on toast or with a big bowl of tortilla chips.
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My clever girl made a tasty recipe
This is my daughter Haley's recipe for a superb and easy guacamole. She developed this recipe years ago when we still lived in Vermont, and she had two goals in mind: to get a flavor-packed guac and to make it with just a few ingredients. That way, she could throw together a batch quickly whenever friends showed up or when the craving for guacamole dip with tortilla chips struck!
When she was still at home, all I had to do was leave a few avocados and limes on the kitchen table... in minutes, she would transform them into the best ever guacamole. And then proceed to eat the whole bowl in one sitting. I would have to scramble to get even a teaspoon-sized bite before it vanished!
Why you'll love this recipe
Though this is just a 4-ingredient guacamole recipe, it has a bright and vibrant flavor, thanks to plenty of lime juice and minced garlic.
Fewer ingredients mean you can prepare it in a jiffy and get it right to the table for speedy eating. While I have nothing against more loaded guac recipes made with diced tomatoes, minced onion, and other ingredients (in my opinion, the only bad guacamole is bland guacamole), this simple, homemade guac is my favorite—and it might be your new favorite, too!
This is one of the best guacamole recipes to set out at a party or to have as a snack for game night. The lime juice helps keep the guac bright and green for a longer time, so it looks just as appetizing as it tastes.
Guacamole is more than just a snack though; serve it as a side or topping, too! It's delicious on dishes like tacos and nachos, or when spread inside turkey or fresh veggie sandwiches. Try this garlic and lime guacamole with favorite New England meals. Add a dollop over cod or shrimp tacos, and spread it inside warm lobster wraps.
And because it comes together so easily, you can prepare it right before you want to eat it. I like using a Microplane ribbon grater to mince the garlic right into the bowl in a matter of seconds.
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🔪 How to make Haley's Simple Guacamole Recipe
Guacamole ingredients:
- Avocados: Choose just-ripe avocados with greenish-brown skin. The flesh should yield a little when you press on it.
- Garlic: You can mince fresh garlic with a sharp kitchen knife, or do like I do: use a ribbon grater to quickly shave garlic cloves into the recipe.
- Limes: For the best flavor, pick up a fresh, whole lime; slice and squeeze it to get enough lime juice for the guac.
- Salt: I use sea salt or Diamond Crystal salt. If you use a finer table salt, use a little less than called for, then add more as needed after tasting.
Prepare the avocado
Slice the avocados open and scrape the flesh out into a medium bowl.
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Add lime juice and garlic
Pour freshly squeezed lime juice over the avocado, then mash it until smooth. Stir minced garlic and salt into the mixture.
Enjoy!
That's it! Serve the simple homemade guacamole with your favorite tortilla chips brand, like our fave, Santitas!
Tips:
- Avoid avocados that look almost black and that cave in when you press them. Sometimes grocery stores put a "ripe" label on these to try to get rid of them, but the flesh inside will be streaked/splotched with brown and look rather gross.
- If your avocados are rock-hard (under-ripe), put them in a closed paper bag for a day or two, and they should ripen quickly.
- Haley says if you don't have fresh garlic on hand, a tablespoon of jarred, minced garlic will work in place of fresh cloves!
FAQs
Look for Haas avocados that have greenish-brown skin, with flesh that yields just a little when you press it. Avoid dark brown or black avocados, or those that cave in when you press them. These are overripe and will likely be streaked with brown inside.
The simplest and perhaps most delicious way to serve guacamole is with a big bowl of salty tortilla chips and a cold bottle of Mexican beer. You can also spread guacamole on toast, and inside sandwiches and burritos. Spoon some guacamole onto tacos or nachos. I also like to have it as a side with grilled chicken and on cheeseburgers!
This easy guac recipe is really delicious as it's made, with just four ingredients. If you'd like to add more to it, try stirring in some diced tomatoes with chilies (like Ro-Tel brand), chopped cilantro, diced red onion, chili powder, or Tajin seasoning.
Guacamole will turn brown if left exposed to air. To store it, spread the top into a smooth layer, then top it with a thin layer of lime juice. Press a piece of food wrap to the surface and another piece over the top of the bowl. Store the guacamole in the fridge for up to two days.
Haley's Simple Guacamole Recipe is below! Here are a few other dips you'll want to make and eat immediately:
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Haley's Simple Guacamole Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 avocados, ripe
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (amount 1 regular-sized lime's worth)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Slice the avocados:
- Slice open the avocados length-wise. Discard the pits and scrape the flesh into a large bowl.
Mash with lime juice:
- Pour the lime juice over the avocado. Use a potato masher to mash the avocado and juice together.
Add the last ingredients:
- Add in the minced garlic and the salt to the bowl. Stir the guacamole to mix everything together well.
Enjoy!
- Serve the guacamole with tortilla chips. Makes about 2 cups.
To store:
- Cover with guacamole with a thin layer of lime juice, then press a piece of food wrap to the surface. Refrigerate the guacamole for up to two days.
Notes
- Use just-ripe avocados in this recipe: the skin will be greenish-brown and the flesh should yield a little when you press on it.
- Avoid avocados that look almost black and that cave in when you press them. Sometimes grocery stores put a "ripe" label on these to try to get rid of them, but the flesh inside will be streaked/splotched with brown and look rather gross.
- If your avocados are rock-hard (under-ripe), put them in a closed paper bag for a day or two, and they should ripen quickly.
- Haley says if you don't have fresh garlic on hand, a tablespoon of jarred, minced garlic will work in place of fresh cloves!
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Sandra Thomas says
quick easy and very delicious
Nancy Mock says
I'm so happy to hear this, Sandra! Thank you for trying my recipe!
Christian says
This is so good! Someone knows what they are doing!
Nancy Mock says
Oh yes, she came up with a brilliant recipe. Thank you for letting me know how it turned out!
Anonymous says
I add a tiny amount of salsa to the mix bc I like the tomato taste, other than that...it's awesome! Thank you Haley 😊
Nancy Mock says
That sounds like a delicious addition. So glad you like it!