Gelatin Free No-Cook Guacamole
Guacamole is one of those dishes that should always be this simple — ripe avocados mashed to your preferred texture, brightened with fresh lime juice, and layered with the crunch of red onion, a little heat from jalapeño, and the freshness of cilantro. It comes together in a single bowl with nothing more than a fork, which means you're minutes away from something genuinely delicious. For anyone avoiding gelatin, this is the kind of recipe that requires zero label-reading anxiety — every ingredient here is a whole food you can see and trust. Store-bought dips and spreads can hide unexpected additives, but when you make it yourself from scratch, you know exactly what's in the bowl. The optional cumin adds a subtle earthy warmth, and diced roma tomato brings a juicy pop if you want a little extra body. A final taste and adjustment of salt or lime is all it takes to get the flavors perfectly bright and balanced. Serve it immediately for the freshest result, and don't be surprised when it disappears fast.
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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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