Chestnut 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 — chunky and rustic or silky smooth — then lifted with a generous squeeze of lime juice and layered with red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro. A pinch of kosher salt ties everything together, and optional cumin and diced roma tomato add earthy depth and a little color if you're feeling it. Because the whole thing is no-cook and built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's in it — no packaged seasonings, no mystery additives, just clean, vibrant produce. That makes it a genuinely stress-free option for anyone navigating tree nut allergies, since chestnuts and their derivatives have no business anywhere near a bowl this good. Serve it immediately for peak freshness, or press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to keep it bright green until your guests arrive.
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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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