Pistachio Free Guacamole and Veggie Sticks
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of dip that disappears fast no matter the occasion. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, and garlic for a bowl that tastes like it came from a great taqueria — except you made it yourself in minutes. The veggie sticks — crisp carrots, celery, cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper — give you the perfect scoop without a chip in sight, making this feel fresh and light rather than heavy. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this recipe is naturally in the clear: every single ingredient is a whole food with no hidden blends or seasoning packets to second-guess. Mashing to your preferred texture is half the fun, whether you like it chunky and rustic or smooth enough to swipe across a plate. It works as a party appetizer, a quick afternoon snack, or a colorful side that makes any spread look effortless.
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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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