Red Meat Allergy Friendly Paleo Cinnamon-Maple Guacamole Veggie Cups
Guacamole gets a surprising and genuinely delicious upgrade here, with a touch of maple syrup and ground cinnamon folding into the creamy avocado base alongside bright lime juice, cumin, and fresh cilantro. The result is a dip that's subtly sweet, a little smoky, and completely addictive — the kind of thing guests will ask about before they even finish their first bite. Instead of chips, bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds do the scooping, keeping everything fresh, crunchy, and naturally grain-free. Every single ingredient is whole and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about hidden animal proteins or processed additives sneaking into your snack spread. This makes it an effortless fit for anyone navigating meat allergies, since nothing here comes anywhere near red meat or meat-derived ingredients. The optional jalapeño lets you dial the heat up or down depending on your crowd, and the whole thing comes together in one bowl with no cooking required. It's the kind of vibrant, crowd-pleasing appetizer that looks impressive on a platter but asks almost nothing of you in the kitchen.
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4 servings
For the guacamole
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely minced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
For the veggie cups
- 3 medium bell peppers (any color), cut into 1 ½-inch wide strips or rings to form cups
- 1 large english cucumber, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
Instructions
- 1
Cut the bell peppers into 1½-inch wide strips or rings, trimming the bottoms flat if needed so they sit upright. Cut the cucumber into 1-inch thick rounds and use a small spoon to scoop a shallow well in the center of each round, leaving the base intact. Arrange all the veggie cups on a serving platter.
- 2
Place the avocado flesh in a medium mixing bowl and mash with a fork to your preferred texture — chunky or smooth.
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