Barley Free Easy Vegan Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole comes together in minutes with nothing more than a fork and a bowl. Ripe avocados get mashed with a generous squeeze of lime juice, then folded with crisp red onion, fiery jalapeño, and fragrant cilantro for a dip that tastes genuinely alive. A pinch of cumin adds a subtle earthy warmth if you're feeling it, though the recipe works beautifully without it. Every ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from any grain-derived additives, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden fillers sneaking in. You control the texture — go chunky for something rustic and satisfying, or mash it smoother for a silkier scoop. It's the kind of recipe that disappears fast at any table, whether you're serving it with tortilla chips, spooning it over tacos, or eating it straight from the bowl with zero regrets.
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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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