Nitrate & Nitrite Free Easy Vegan Guacamole
Fresh avocado, bright lime, a little heat from jalapeño — this dip is the kind of thing people hover around at a party until the bowl is scraped clean. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which means you're completely in the clear when it comes to hidden preservatives like the nitrates and nitrites often lurking in packaged dips, seasoning blends, and store-bought condiments. The technique is refreshingly simple: mash, fold, taste, done. You control the texture, so whether you like it chunky and rustic or smooth enough to coat a chip edge-to-edge, this recipe meets you there. A pinch of ground cumin is optional but adds a subtle earthiness that takes the whole bowl up a notch. Serve it immediately for the brightest flavor, or press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to hold it until your guests arrive.
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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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