Shellfish Free Guacamole and Veggie Sticks
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole hits every note — rich avocado, zippy lime, a little heat from jalapeño, and the aromatic punch of garlic and cilantro all coming together in one bowl. The texture is completely up to you, whether you prefer it chunky with satisfying bites of avocado or mashed smooth with just a few lumps for character. Paired with crisp carrot, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper sticks, you get a snack or appetizer that feels indulgent but is built entirely from whole, simple ingredients. Store-bought dips can be a minefield of unexpected additives, but this one is made entirely from scratch so you know exactly what's in it. Every ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from any seafood or ocean-derived components, making it an effortless fit for anyone navigating those concerns. It comes together in just a few minutes of chopping and mashing, which means it's just as practical for a weeknight snack as it is for a party spread. Bright, colorful, and genuinely crowd-pleasing, this is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
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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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