Artificial Food Coloring Free Guacamole and Veggie Sticks
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole pairs perfectly with a rainbow of crisp vegetables for a snack that feels both indulgent and genuinely good for you. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, red onion, and garlic — every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, with zero synthetic dyes hiding anywhere in the bowl. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought dips and packaged snack platters sneak in artificial colorings to boost visual appeal. Here, the vivid orange of carrot sticks, the deep red of bell pepper strips, and the green of cucumber and celery all come straight from nature. You control the texture too — go chunky for satisfying bites of avocado or mash it smoother if you prefer a silkier dip. It comes together in minutes with just a fork and a bowl, making it an effortless choice for lunchboxes, party spreads, or afternoon snacking. Clean ingredients, stunning color, and bold flavor — this one delivers on every front.
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4 servings
For the guacamole
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
For the veggie sticks
- 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks
- 2 medium stalks celery, cut into sticks
- 1 medium cucumber, cut into sticks
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
Instructions
- 1
Place the avocado flesh in a medium mixing bowl. Add the lime juice and salt, then mash with a fork to your preferred consistency — chunky with visible avocado pieces, or smoother with just a few lumps remaining.
- 2
Fold in the cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, and garlic until evenly distributed. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
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