Avocado Lime Cups

Ingredients

• 3 ripe avocados, just soft but not brown
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 1 small jalapeno, seeded if you want less heat, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus small leaves for topping
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 12-16 sturdy tortilla chips
• 8 small lime wedges
• Optional: diced cherry tomato, cotija, chili flakes, or hot sauce

Method

1. Halve, pit, and scoop the avocados into a bowl. Add lime juice, lime zest, kosher salt, and garlic powder.
2. Mash with a fork until creamy in places but still chunky. Stop before it becomes fully smooth; the cups look and taste better with texture.
3. Fold in red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Taste and adjust with more lime or salt until the flavor is bright.
4. Spoon the avocado mixture into 12-16 mini cups, small bowls, or shot glasses. Tap each cup gently so the filling settles without looking compressed.
5. Chill for 10-20 minutes if the avocado is very soft. Add one sturdy tortilla chip, a lime wedge, cilantro, and optional toppings right before serving.