Xanthan Gum Free Easy Vegan Guacamole
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole comes together in minutes with nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice and salt, then folded with red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro for a dip that tastes like it came from a great taco spot — not a jar. The optional pinch of cumin adds a subtle warmth that rounds everything out beautifully. Many store-bought guacamoles and seasoning blends sneak in stabilizers and thickeners that can be hard to spot on a label, so making your own is the cleanest route to a bowl you can fully trust. Every ingredient here is naturally pure and straightforward, which means no hidden additives and no compromises on taste. Serve it immediately for the best color and texture, or press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to keep it fresh a little longer.
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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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