Barley Free Guacamole and Veggie Sticks

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

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Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole pairs perfectly with a rainbow of crisp veggie sticks for a snack that feels indulgent but is genuinely good for you. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lime juice, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, and garlic — every ingredient is whole and recognizable, which makes it easy to feel confident about what you're eating. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, store-bought dips and packaged snacks can be a minefield of hidden additives, but this one is made entirely from scratch with nothing to second-guess. The veggie sticks — carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper — bring satisfying crunch and a variety of textures that make every dip feel like a little event. You can mash the avocado as chunky or as smooth as you like depending on your mood, and the whole thing comes together in just a few minutes with minimal cleanup. It's the kind of recipe that works equally well as a party appetizer, an afternoon snack, or a light starter before dinner.

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Ingredients

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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