Paraben Free Mango Guacamole
Creamy avocado meets sweet, juicy mango in a guacamole that feels like a serious upgrade from the standard bowl of green. The natural fruit sugars from the mango play beautifully against the heat of fresh jalapeño and a pinch of cayenne, while lime juice and cumin tie everything together with a bright, earthy kick. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — fresh produce, extra virgin olive oil, and a handful of spices — so there's nothing hiding in the mix that you'd need to second-guess. That matters a lot when you're trying to avoid synthetic preservatives that sneak into packaged dips and store-bought salsas under names most of us can't pronounce. The technique is simple: mash the avocado base first, then fold in the aromatics and mango gently so those golden chunks stay intact and give you little bursts of sweetness in every bite. It comes together in minutes and is best served right away, when the colors are vivid and the flavors are at their peak. Scoop it with tortilla chips, spoon it over grilled fish, or pile it onto tacos — honestly, it works on just about everything.
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6 servings
- 3 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced small (about 1 cup)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the avocado flesh into a large bowl. Add the lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining.
- 2
Fold in the red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro until evenly distributed.
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