Low Sugar Easy Vegan Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and just the right amount of spicy, this guacamole comes together in minutes with nothing but fresh, whole ingredients. Store-bought versions often sneak in preservatives, citric acid blends, or flavor enhancers that can quietly carry added sweeteners — making homemade the smarter move if you're watching what goes into your food. Here, ripe avocados do all the heavy lifting, getting mashed to your preferred texture before being folded with red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. A pinch of cumin is optional but adds a subtle warmth that takes the whole bowl up a notch. Every ingredient earns its place, and not a single one brings unwanted sugar along for the ride. Serve it immediately for the freshest flavor, and don't be surprised when the bowl disappears before anything else on the table does.
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4 servings
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl. Add the lime juice and salt, then mash with a fork to your preferred texture — chunky with visible pieces, or smoother with just a few lumps remaining.
- 2
Fold in the red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and ground cumin, if using, until evenly distributed.
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