Alpha Gal Friendly Easy Vegan Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this guacamole comes together in minutes with nothing but whole, plant-based ingredients. For anyone managing alpha-gal syndrome, navigating packaged dips and restaurant appetizers can feel like a minefield — mammalian-derived additives and dairy-based thickeners have a way of sneaking into store-bought versions. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and plant-sourced, so you can dig in without second-guessing the label. Ripe avocados get mashed to your preferred texture, then folded with zingy lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro for a result that tastes genuinely vibrant and alive. A pinch of cumin adds a subtle earthy warmth if you want it, but the guacamole holds its own without it. Serve it immediately for the best color and texture — though honestly, it rarely lasts long enough to worry about that.
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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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