Nitrate & Nitrite 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, jalapeño, and garlic for a bold, layered result that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. The veggie sticks — crisp carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper — make the perfect scoop and add a satisfying crunch to every bite. Store-bought dips and packaged snacks can be a minefield when you're avoiding preservatives, but everything here is whole, fresh, and completely unprocessed. There's no curing, no brining, no hidden additives — just real ingredients you can see and trust. It comes together in minutes and looks genuinely impressive on a platter, whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself to a solid snack.
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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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