Black Pepper Free Guacamole and Veggie Sticks
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole hits every note you want from a crowd-pleasing dip. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, and garlic for a bowl that's vibrant and deeply satisfying without relying on any added pepper heat. For anyone navigating a black pepper sensitivity, store-bought dips and restaurant versions can be a minefield — this one keeps things clean and completely in your control. The jalapeño brings just enough gentle warmth, while the lime juice keeps the avocado fresh and the whole thing tasting lively. Paired with crisp carrot, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper sticks, you get a snack or starter that feels indulgent but is genuinely wholesome. It comes together in minutes and looks gorgeous on a platter, making it just as fitting for a casual weeknight snack as it is for entertaining.
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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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