MSG Free Guacamole and Veggie Sticks
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole hits every note you want from a classic dip — rich avocado, zippy lime, a little heat from jalapeño, and the aromatic punch of garlic and cilantro. Every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed, so you know exactly what's going into the bowl without having to decode a label or second-guess a seasoning packet. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought dips and flavor enhancers quietly rely on additives to boost savory depth. Here, the flavor comes entirely from real food — ripe avocados mashed to your preferred texture, fresh red onion, and a squeeze of lime that keeps everything vibrant. The colorful spread of carrot, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper strips makes this feel like a proper snack board rather than an afterthought. It's the kind of thing you can throw together quickly and feel genuinely good about serving to anyone at the table.
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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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