Black Pepper 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 tangy lime juice and a pinch of kosher salt, then folded together with crisp red onion, fiery jalapeño, and fragrant cilantro for a dip that tastes genuinely alive. The beauty here is that every single ingredient is whole and recognizable — no spice blends, no seasoning packets, no hidden additives to second-guess. For anyone avoiding black pepper, that's a bigger deal than it sounds, since it sneaks into so many store-bought dips and pre-mixed seasonings without much fanfare. A touch of ground cumin is entirely optional, so you can keep the flavor profile as clean and simple as you like. Mash it chunky for texture or go smoother if you prefer — either way, it's best served right away while the lime is still doing its job keeping everything vibrant and green.
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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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