When it comes to great guacamole, keeping it simple is best. And easy 3-Ingredient Guacamole
is about as simple as it gets! But don't let that short ingredient list fool
you -- despite being only 3 ingredients, this simple guacamole recipe is just
loaded with fabulously fresh flavor.
Guacamole doesn't have to be complicated to taste amazing. In fact, I firmly
believe when it comes to great guacamole, keeping it simple is best. Which is
exactly why this easy 3-ingredient guacamole recipe is my go-to. Loaded simply
with avocados, a little chopped tomato, and a generous helping of fresh lime
juice, it's also loaded with fabulous flavor.
Add in the fact it takes all of 10 minutes or less to make? -- And you've
truly got yourself one winner of a homemade guacamole recipe. Just a tiny bit
of chopping, some mashing with a fork, and all of a few minutes of time is all
it takes to whip up a bowl of this uncomplicated guacamole deliciousness.
Now, a funny little story to share. -- I remember well the first time I made
(or I should say, attempted to make) guacamole. I was 15 years old and
decided, along with a friend, to make a Mexican dinner for my family. --
Complete with said friend and I planning the whole menu, doing the grocery
shopping for the ingredients, and all the cooking and prep. My Mom was to do
nothing except drive us to and from the store (and well, pay for the
groceries, of course.) We were so proud of ourselves for taking this on!
Avocadoes and fresh lime shine in this uncomplicated version of guacamole, delivering up truly fabulous flavor.
Even all these years later, I distinctly remember standing in the grocery
store produce section picking out the avocadoes for our guacamole. Why do I
remember this so well? -- Because neither my friend nor I had ever bought
avocadoes before. And we had absolutely no idea what we were doing.
I recall us debating there in the aisle -- How do you know if an avocado is
ripe? Are they supposed to be hard? Or, are they supposed to be soft? Which
are we supposed to choose? -- Somehow deciding in that moment of debate and
avocado prodding that soft avocadoes must be going bad, we decided to buy the
hardest avocados we could find.
Probably needless to say, there was no bowl of homemade guacamole to accompany
our Mexican dinner that night, having learned the hard way (pun intended!)
that softened avocadoes are the way to go. And looking back on that memory
still makes me laugh to this day.
What's to Love About This Recipe?
- Just 3 simple ingredients - Avocadoes, a tomato, and fresh lime juice (with a little touch of salt and pepper thrown in) is all it takes to make this amazingly simple, yet amazingly delicious, guacamole recipe.
- Super quick & easy to make - A tiny bit of chopping, some mashing with a fork, and all of about 10 minutes total is all it takes to whip up a bowl of this tasty 3-ingredient guacamole.
- Fabulous flavor - Avocadoes and fresh lime shine in this uncomplicated version of guacamole, delivering up truly fabulous flavor.
- Fresh - Made by you just before consuming, with fresh avocadoes, fresh tomato, and fresh lime, and with no additives or preservatives of any kind. -- It's fabulous freshness at its best.
Easy Guacamole Ingredients:
It takes just 3 ingredients to make this truly simple guacamole recipe. To
whip up a bowl, you'll need:
- Avocados - Guacamole's star ingredient! Choose avocados that give just a little when gently pressed on the outside. -- These avocados are perfectly ripe. If there is no give when pressed, the avocado is not yet ripe, and will be hard and flavorless. If there is a lot of give and the avocado is very soft, it may be overripe with a bit of an "off" flavor.
- Chopped tomato - A bit of chopped fresh tomato contributes flavor and texture to the finished guacamole.
- Fresh lime juice - The key ingredient that brings amazing and fresh flavor to the guacamole. Fresh lime juice also adds acid that helps prevent the guacamole from turning color.
- Salt & pepper - Traditionally not counted as an ingredient in dishes (and thus making this a 3-ingredient recipe), a little salt and pepper nicely seasons and enhances the flavors of the guacamole.
How to Make 3-Ingredient Guacamole:
Whipping up a bowl of fabulously fresh homemade guacamole truly
couldn't be any easier, and takes all of about 10 minutes or less.
Get started by cutting a couple of avocados in half, removing the
pit, and scooping out the flesh with a spoon. Place the avocado flesh
in a small mixing bowl along with some finely chopped tomato. (Truly,
the most time consuming part of this recipe is chopping the
tomato.)
Mash the avocado and tomato together with a fork until they're just
combined. -- The avocado should still be a little chunky.
Add in fresh lime juice and a little salt and pepper, then stir to
get everything combined.
Then you're good to go with enjoying the homemade guacamole
deliciousness! That's really all it takes. Truly easy, right?
Serve the guacamole immediately. -- And truth be told, guacamole is
at its best when enjoyed right after it's made. But if need be, it can
be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours before serving.
To store fresh-made guacamole in the refrigerator for a couple of
hours before serving, cover it with plastic wrap and press the plastic
wrap directly onto the guacamole's surface to prevent air from
reaching it. (Through a process called oxidation, oxygen in the air
will turn the guacamole brownish over time). Place the guacamole in
the refrigerator until you're ready to enjoy.
Then grab those tortilla chips and dip away! Or, enjoy this
uncomplicated-yet-flavorful version of guacamole in dishes like our
favorite
guacamole grilled cheese
or
guacamole shrimp melts
for a tasty treat. Either way, easy 3-ingredient guacamole is sure to
please!
Recipe FAQs:
- How do you choose the best avocadoes to make guacamole? - For the best result when making guacamole, choose avocados that give just a little when gently pressed on the outside. -- These avocados are perfectly ripe. If there is no give when pressed, the avocado is not yet ripe, and will be hard and flavorless. If there is a lot of give and the avocado is very soft, it may be overripe with a bit of an "off" flavor.
- How do you keep guacamole from turning brown? - Add acid, such as fresh lime or fresh lemon juice, to keep guacamole from turning brown. Through a process called oxidation, oxygen in the air coming into contact with guacamole turns the guacamole brownish over time. While it can't completely prevent it, acid helps slow down this oxidation process. Even with acid however, the guacamole's color will still change slightly after a couple of hours, and even more the longer it stands.
- How far in advance can you make guacamole? - Fresh homemade guacamole is at its best when enjoyed right after it's made. That being said, it can be made several hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator until serving time. Cover the guacamole with plastic wrap and press the plastic wrap directly onto the guacamole's surface to keep air from reaching it, thus preventing the process of oxidation, which turns the guacamole brown.
- How do you make guacamole with just one avocado? - You can certainly whip up some delicious guacamole with just one avocado! Simply reduce the ingredients called for in this easy 3-ingredient guacamole recipe, and mash that one avocado together with 1/4 cup of chopped tomatoes, the juice of half a lime (about 1 tablespoon), and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Can you freeze guacamole? - We do not recommend freezing guacamole. Freezing and thawing guacamole can cause its texture, consistency, color, and flavor to change.
Check out these other tasty recipes with guacamole:
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Yield: about 2 & 1/2 cups
Easy 3-Ingredient Guacamole
When it comes to great guacamole, keeping it simple is best. And easy
3-Ingredient Guacamole is about as simple as it gets! But don't let
that short ingredient list fool you -- despite being only 3
ingredients, this simple guacamole recipe is just loaded with
fabulously fresh flavor.
Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min
Ingredients
- 2 medium to large-sized avocados
- 1/2 c. chopped tomato
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 T.)
- About 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
- About 1/8 tsp. pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Cut avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Place avocado flesh and chopped tomato in a small mixing bowl.
- Mash together with a fork until just combined (the avocado should still be a little chunky).
- Add lime juice, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Serve immediately. Or to store for a couple of hours until serving time, cover with plastic wrap and press the plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the guacamole to prevent air from reaching it. (Oxygen in the air will turn the guacamole brownish over time). Place in the refrigerator until you're ready to enjoy.
TRACEY'S NOTES:
- The fresh lime juice provides both fabulous flavor as well as acid that helps prevent the guacamole from turning brownish over time. That being said, the guacamole's color will still change slightly after a couple of hours, and even more the longer it stands.
- Store guacamole in the refrigerator, with plastic wrap covering it and pressed directly onto its surface, for up to 3 days. However, it is best prepared and enjoyed on the same day it's made.
- Choose avocados that give just a little when gently pressed on the outside for the best result. -- These avocados are perfectly ripe. If there is no give when pressed, the avocado is not yet ripe, and will be hard and flavorless. If there is a lot of give and the avocado is very soft, it may be overripe with a bit of an "off" flavor.
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This needs more love! I'll be trying it VERY soon! Thanks
ReplyDeleteThis looks perfect for me. I like simple guacamole. Sometimes I even just mash some avocado and salt it, and that's it! Pinning. Thanks for sharing at the TFT party.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam, we look forward to TFT party each week. Like you we enjoy the taste of avocado.
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