Xanthan Gum Free Guacamole and Veggie Sticks
Fresh, vibrant, and completely free of any thickeners or stabilizers, this dip is built entirely from whole ingredients you can see and taste. Ripe avocados get mashed with bright lime juice, sea salt, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, and garlic — nothing hidden, nothing processed. For anyone navigating xanthan gum sensitivities, packaged dips and store-bought guacamoles can be a minefield, since that additive sneaks into a surprising number of refrigerated products. Making it from scratch like this sidesteps all of that completely. The colorful spread of carrot, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper strips alongside the guacamole makes it feel like a proper snack spread rather than an afterthought. It comes together in just a few minutes of chopping and mashing, which means it's as practical as it is crowd-pleasing. Whether you're serving it at a party or just treating yourself to a solid afternoon snack, this one delivers serious flavor with zero compromise.
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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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