Two avocados
Some cumin
Some garlic powder
Some salt
A few cranks of the black pepper grinder
The juice of one lemon (you could also use a lime, IDK. I know a lime is traditional but the brightness of the lemon is great.)
Optional: plenty of good paprika. The vibrant red will dull the green and make it less appealing. So I put paprika in only when I’m spreading this in a sandwich.
Use one of those pastry butter things to mash the avocado. Faster and more consistent than the fork.
The quality of this recipe depends on the freshness and the quality of the spices and the avocado. There’s nowhere to hide!