Soy Free Easy Vegan Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole comes together in minutes with nothing but whole, simple ingredients. Ripe avocados get mashed with a hit of lime juice, then folded with red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro for that classic balance of rich, tangy, and just a little spicy. A pinch of cumin is optional but adds a subtle warmth that takes the whole bowl up a notch. Store-bought dips can be surprisingly tricky — many contain additives or processed flavor enhancers that sneak in unwanted ingredients — so making your own means you know exactly what's in it. The technique here is refreshingly forgiving: mash it chunky if you like texture, or go smoother if you're dipping chips by the handful. It's the kind of recipe that disappears fast at any table, and the only real challenge is getting it to the bowl before someone starts eating it off the fork.
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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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