Shellfish 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 like it came from your favorite taqueria. A pinch of cumin is optional but adds a subtle earthy warmth that takes the whole thing up a notch. Unlike store-bought versions that can sneak in unexpected additives or preservatives, every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based — no hidden surprises. You control the texture too, whether you like it chunky and rustic or smooth enough to coat every chip. It's the kind of recipe that disappears fast at any gathering, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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