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Guacamole

This homemade guacamole recipe is quick and easy to make, naturally gluten-free and vegan, and always the hit of a party.  See tips above for potential ways to customize your own guacamole recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: budget friendly, dip, game day, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados peeled and pitted
  • 1 jalapeño cored and finely diced (add more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • (Optional: 1 roma tomato cored and chopped)

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, use a fork or a potato masher to mash the avocados to your desired consistency.
  • Stir in the jalapeño, onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, cumin until well-mixed.  (If adding tomatoes, stir them in at the very end.)
  • Taste and season with extra salt (plus extra lime juice, jalapeño and/or cilantro) if needed.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Storage Instructions: To store this guacamole, cover the bowl with plastic wrap (so that the plastic is literally touching the entire top layer of the guacamole) and refrigerate for up to 2 days before serving.