Chunky Guacamole with Cumin

Name: Chunky Guacamole with Cumin
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 5 large Hass avocados, halved and pitted; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 1 small onion, minced; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 jalapeño, with some seeds, minced; Salt

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Choosing a guacamole recipe that will please everybody is no easy task, but this one from F&W's Marcia Kiesel is a winner because of its subtle tartness, nicely balanced heat and creamy-chunky texture.Plus: More Appetizer Recipes and Tips

By Marcia Kiesel

Updated on September 11, 2017

Chunky Guacamole with Cumin — Photo: © Tina Rupp

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

6

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
5 large Hass avocados, halved and pitted
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 small onion, minced
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeño, with some seeds, minced
Salt

Directions

In a small skillet, toast the cumin seeds over moderately high heat, shaking the skillet, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer the cumin seeds to a mortar to cool completely, then finely grind with a pestle.
Scoop half of the avocados into a large bowl and coarsely mash them with a fork. Stir in the lemon juice, cilantro, onion, garlic, jalapeño and ground cumin. Scoop chunks of the remaining avocados into the bowl; stir lightly with a spoon. Season the guacamole with salt and serve at room temperature or lightly chilled.