Paraben Free Guacamole and Veggie Sticks
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole hits every note — rich avocado, a squeeze of lime, a little heat from jalapeño, and the subtle bite of red onion and garlic all working together in perfect harmony. Mash it chunky or smooth depending on your mood, because either way it's going to disappear fast. The veggie sticks — crisp carrots, celery, cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper — make the ideal scoop, adding crunch and color to every bite without a chip in sight. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, which matters when you're trying to avoid synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into store-bought dips and packaged snacks. There's no need to squint at a label or second-guess anything; you're working entirely with fresh produce, citrus, and herbs. It comes together in minutes and looks genuinely stunning on a platter, making it just as at home at a casual weeknight snack session as it is at a party spread.
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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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