Nutmeg 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 kosher salt ties everything together, and a touch of ground cumin adds a subtle earthy warmth if you're feeling it. The whole thing is naturally plant-based, relying entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients — no hidden spice blends, no store-bought shortcuts, and absolutely nothing to second-guess. Many packaged dips and seasoning mixes sneak in unexpected spices, so making it from scratch like this puts you fully in control of every element in the bowl. Serve it immediately for the freshest flavor, or press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to keep it vibrant a little longer. Whether it's going next to tortilla chips, spooned over tacos, or eaten straight with a spoon, this is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again.
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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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