The Best 4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe in 5 Minutes (2024)

Is it just me or do avocados make you happy? And nothing’s better than making this healthy guacamole recipe with only 4 main ingredients in just 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite Mexican dish and/or crispy tortilla chips for a feel-good, healthy meal or snack.

If you’re a sucker for all things avocado like me, be sure to serve your guacamole on these easy avocado quesadillas or with these perfect bean and cheese vegan chimichangas. You can also try my simple spicy salsa for a healthy bonus.

One of the first recipes I learned how to make was guacamole. This was back around 2005, when I was a very inexperienced (and unhealthy) cook– the best dip I could make was nuking an entire block of processed cheese with a can of cheap beer in the microwave.

I had never bought avocados. I had never juiced limes with my hands. I had never even tried cumin before. But tasting delicious homemade guacamole at a friends house got me instantly hooked.

What I loved was that it was easy, filling, and inexpensive with only 4 main ingredients. It required zero brainpower to whip up a batch of guacamole and smear it on tortillas for an easy lunch. Not only that, but it was healthy too, something I had just started learning about at the time.

Now, all these years later, I’ve made guacamole more times than I can count.

And even though there are plenty of recipes out there that get “fancy” with extra tomatoes or chopped onions, I don’t need the flash. I like the simple, classic, old school recipe I’ve been making for almost two decades. It feels just right.

Guacamole, an interesting history

Most vegans would agree that life isn’t worth living without avocados, and that’s how I feel about guacamole. But do you know the interesting history behind this delicious Mexican staple?

First off, while it’s hard to pinpoint an exact date, the recipe can be traced back to the Aztecs, who benefited from the abundance of avocados growing in South Central Mexico. They would call the avocados “ahuácatl” which apparently translates to “testicl*.” Now, either the Aztecs had a good sense of humor or they were good at analogies, since the avocado hangs in pairs. Anyway, the Aztec word for guacamole is “ahuacamolli,” which is a compound word meaning… “testicl* sauce.”

Apparently, the Aztecs also had balls when it came to naming their recipes.

Anyhoo, the popularity of guacamole in the United States has risen over the years, especially after the ban on Mexican imports was lifted in 1997. Now, I don’t think you can imagine going to a Mexican restaurant without getting a side of guacamole.

Although please, don’t start speaking loudly about testicl*s at the table unless you want to get a few raised eyebrows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Recipe ingredients

What you need (see the recipe box below for exact measurements):

• Avocados
• Lime
• Serrano peppers (or jalapeño peppers)
• Ground cumin
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

*optional add-ins: diced red onions, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro.

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1. In a small bowl, mash avocados with a fork.

2. Squeeze lime juice into bowl, and mash again with a fork.

3. Stir in diced serrano peppers (be careful when cutting these, and use protective gloves if necessary).

4. Add ground cumin to desired taste.

5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with your favorite Mexican dish or tortilla chips!

Allergy Information and Notes

• This guacamole recipe is 100% vegan. It is also naturally gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, and oil-free.
• Pump up this guacamole with diced red onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, or chopped cilantro.
• Don’t like spicy? Omit the serrano peppers.
• Serve this on your favorite Mexican dish or with tortilla chips.

More easy vegan Mexican recipes:

• Simple Spicy Salsa
• Easy Avocado Quesadillas
• Dairy-Free Nacho Cheese Sauce

Thank you for taking the time to invest in your health and happiness!