Perfect Guacamole GLUTEN-FREE

Yield: 6 servings · Appetizer · Mexican

Great news for anyone eating gluten-free: guacamole is naturally gluten-free! No substitutions needed — this classic recipe uses fresh, whole ingredients with zero hidden gluten. The only thing to watch is your chips: make sure they are certified gluten-free tortilla chips, not seasoned or flavored varieties that may contain wheat-based additives.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe Hass avocados (naturally gluten-free)
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 cup (40g) red onion, finely diced
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced small

Instructions

1. Prep the avocados. Cut each avocado in half lengthwise around the pit. Twist the halves apart.
2. Remove the pit. Gently strike the pit with the blade of your knife and twist it out. Scoop the flesh into a medium bowl with a large spoon.
3. Mash. Add the lime juice and salt to the avocados. Using a fork, mash to your desired consistency. For the best texture, leave it slightly chunky.
4. Add the mix-ins. Fold in the diced red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and diced tomato. Stir gently — you want the add-ins distributed evenly.
5. Taste and adjust. Taste the guacamole and add more salt for flavor or lime juice for brightness. This is the most important step.

Gluten-Free Notes

Variations

• Mango Guacamole: Fold in 1/2 cup of diced ripe mango for a sweet-savory twist.
• Smoky Guacamole: Add 1 finely diced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (check label for GF certification) and 1/2 tsp of ground cumin.
• Roasted Garlic Guacamole: Squeeze 3–4 cloves of roasted garlic into the avocado before mashing.

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