Artificial Food Coloring Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, zesty, and loaded with fresh flavor, this snack platter is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering. The guacamole itself is built on ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro — every single ingredient is whole and real, with zero synthetic dyes or artificial additives hiding anywhere in the mix. That matters more than you might think, because store-bought guacamole and seasoning blends are notorious for sneaking in color additives and preservatives that have no business being in something this simple. The homemade everything spice blend — sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky sea salt — gives you that bold, savory crunch you'd normally get from a packet, completely clean. Bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds serve as the edible vessels, so you get a satisfying scoop without a single chip or cracker in sight. It's a naturally vibrant, crowd-pleasing spread where all the color comes straight from the produce itself.
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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
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely minced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
For the everything spice blend
- 1 tsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
- ½ tsp poppy seeds
- ½ tsp dried minced garlic
- ½ tsp dried minced onion
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
For the veggie cups
- 3 medium bell peppers (any color), cut into 1 ½-inch wide strips or rings
- 1 large english cucumber, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, and flaky sea salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the veggie cups: arrange the bell pepper strips or rings and cucumber rounds on a large serving platter or board. For the cucumber rounds, use a small spoon to scoop out a shallow well in the center of each round, leaving the base intact, to create a small cup for the guacamole.
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