Guacamole is usually vegan and dairy-free since it’s made from avocados and other plant-based ingredients, but ask the vendor and read labels to be sure. Sometimes, sour cream, yogurt, and other non-vegan-friendly ingredients are added to make it into an avocado dip.

Is guacamole gluten-free?

Guacamole is naturally gluten-free. If you purchase it in a store, always check the product for the gluten-free label because there may be cross-contamination if it’s made in the same factory as a gluten-containing product.

How to pick a ripe avocado?

To check for ripeness, gently press the avocado (not too hard, as the avocado might bruise). It should be firm but give a little under the pressure. Ripe avocados are neither too soft and mushy nor too firm and hard. When you find a good one, check it for soft indentations. If you find soft spots, they may be an indication of being overripe or bruised.

How to ripen an avocado?

If you can’t find a good ripe avocado that’s ready to use, then pick one that’s not ready yet and ripen it at home. To speed up the ripening process, place the avocados in a brown paper bag with a banana or apple. The time it takes to soften the avocados will vary depending on how much they need to ripen. It may take a couple of days, or it could be ready overnight. If the avocados are ready but you're not, then store them in the refrigerator. This will not halt the ripening, but it will slow it down. If you don’t need the avocado for a few days and it’s close to being ripe, then you may only need to ripen it on the counter.

Vegan Guacamole - Three Little Chickpeas

Description

This simple vegan guacamole is an easy and flavorful dip that uses fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

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3 ripe avocados
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño finely diced (with or without seeds)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 clove of garlic, crushed or minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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Instructions

Slice open the avocados, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
Mash the avocados with the back of a fork or a potato masher until it reaches your desired texture.
Add the diced red onion, diced jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and salt to the mashed avocados and stir to combine.
Then taste and adjust to your preferences.

Notes

The three tablespoons of lime juice can be about 1-2 limes depending on their size and yield of juice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Method: by hand
Cuisine: American, Mexican