Artificial Flavors Free Easy Vegan Guacamole
Guacamole is one of those dips that should be simple, but store-bought versions are often loaded with preservatives, color additives, and synthetic flavor enhancers that have no business being near a perfectly ripe avocado. This version keeps things completely clean — just fresh produce, a squeeze of lime, and a handful of pantry staples that you can actually pronounce. The result is bright, creamy, and deeply satisfying, with the jalapeño bringing gentle heat and the cilantro adding that unmistakable fresh lift. Mashing everything by hand means you control the texture, whether you prefer it rustic and chunky or silky smooth. A pinch of cumin is optional but adds a subtle earthy warmth that takes the whole bowl up a notch. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away, when the lime juice is still vivid and the avocado is at its freshest.
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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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