Pecan Free Guacamole and Veggie Sticks

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

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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. Mashing it to your preferred texture means you can go chunky and rustic or smooth and scoopable, depending on your mood. The colorful spread of carrot, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper strips makes it feel like a proper spread rather than a last-minute snack, and those crisp veggies hold up beautifully against the bold, creamy dip. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, whole-food cooking. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a fork and a mixing bowl, which makes it perfect for entertaining or a quick weeknight appetizer. The lime juice keeps the avocado looking vibrant, so it holds up well on a platter without turning on you before guests arrive.

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Ingredients

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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