Perfect Guacamole VEGETARIAN

Yield: 6 servings · Appetizer · Mexican

Guacamole is naturally vegetarian — every ingredient in this recipe is plant-derived with zero meat or meat byproducts. Avocados are incredibly nutrient-dense, packing healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and potassium. This simple recipe lets the avocado shine with just the right amount of lime brightness and jalapeño heat.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe Hass avocados
• 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 and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
2. Mash. Add lime juice and salt. Mash with a fork — leave it slightly chunky for the best texture.
3. Fold in mix-ins. Add the diced red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and diced tomato. Stir gently.
4. Taste and adjust. Add more salt for flavor or lime juice for brightness.
5. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

Pro Tips

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 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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