Turmeric Free Guacamole and Veggie Sticks
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole hits every note you want from a classic dip — rich avocado, a squeeze of lime, a little heat from jalapeño, and the freshness of cilantro and red onion all working together beautifully. The veggie sticks make it a complete snack or starter without a chip in sight, and the crunch of carrot, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper is genuinely satisfying alongside that velvety dip. Many store-bought guacamoles and spice blends sneak in anti-inflammatory seasonings that can be hard to spot on a label, so making it from scratch with these simple, whole ingredients puts you fully in control. The mashing technique is wonderfully flexible — go chunky if you love texture, or work it a little longer for something smoother and more scoopable. Everything comes together in one bowl with just a fork, which means minimal cleanup and maximum reward. It's the kind of recipe that disappears fast at a gathering, and nobody will ever guess it was built around a specific dietary need.
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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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