diff --git a/examples/guestfs-recipes.pod b/examples/guestfs-recipes.pod
index ad07377d7..80e28bbe3 100644
--- a/examples/guestfs-recipes.pod
+++ b/examples/guestfs-recipes.pod
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ images.  The useful guide below explains the options available.
 
 L<https://rwmj.wordpress.com/2010/09/08/new-guestfish-n-options-in-1-5-9/#content>
 
-L<virt-builder(1)> can create "empty" guests.
+L<virt-builder(1)> can create minimal guests.
 
 =head1 Delete a file (or other simple file operations)