Barley Free No-Cook 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 to your preferred texture — whether you like it chunky or silky smooth — then lifted with fresh lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro for that classic, craveable balance of richness and heat. A pinch of cumin and some diced roma tomato round things out beautifully if you want to go the extra mile. Because every ingredient here is naturally whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden grain-based additives or fillers that can sneak into store-bought versions. The no-cook method means you're preserving every bit of fresh flavor without any fuss. It's the kind of recipe that disappears fast at a party, but honestly, it's just as good eaten straight from the bowl with a bag of chips on a Tuesday night.
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4 servings
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cumin (optional)
- 1 roma tomato, seeds removed and finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the avocado flesh to a medium mixing bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, mash to your preferred texture — a few rough strokes for chunky, or more thorough mashing for a smoother result.
- 2
Add the lime juice and salt to the mashed avocado and stir to combine.
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