Nitrate & Nitrite 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. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, crisp red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro — so there's zero concern about hidden preservatives or cured additives that sneak into so many packaged dips and store-bought spreads. The lime juice does double duty, adding that signature tang while keeping the avocado beautifully green. A pinch of cumin and some finely diced roma tomato are optional, but both add a subtle depth and freshness that takes the whole bowl up a notch. Mash it chunky for texture or go smooth for a more dippable consistency — either way, the result is clean, vibrant, and completely satisfying. Serve it immediately with tortilla chips, spoon it over tacos, or use it as a spread, and watch it disappear 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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