The Best Guacamole

A fresh, chunky guacamole brightened with lime, cumin, and a hit of cayenne.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe Haas avocados, halved and pitted
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
• 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

1. Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl, add the lime juice, and toss to coat.
2. Add the salt, cumin, and cayenne and mash with a fork to a slightly chunky consistency.
3. Fold in the onion, jalapeno, tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic.
4. Let sit at room temperature for about 1 hour so the flavors meld, then serve with chips.

Notes

Alton Brown’s guacamole; the lime and cumin balance the richness of the avocado.