Gelatin 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 bold, layered result that tastes far better than anything from a tub. The whole thing comes together in minutes with just a fork and a bowl — no special equipment needed. Paired with crisp carrot, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper sticks, you get a satisfying snack that's as colorful as it is delicious. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of animal-derived thickeners or setting agents, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well for a casual afternoon snack as it does on a party spread, and the veggie sticks keep things light without sacrificing that satisfying crunch.
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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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