Barley Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, zesty guacamole gets a serious upgrade here, loaded into crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds for a snack that looks as impressive as it tastes. The homemade everything spice blend — sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, and dried onion — brings that addictive, savory crunch without relying on any store-bought seasoning packets that might sneak in unwanted grains. Every ingredient is naturally whole and clean, so you can serve this at a party or keep it all to yourself without a second thought. Mashing the avocados with fresh lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro gives you a guacamole that's bright, a little spicy, and deeply satisfying. The veggie cups do double duty as both vessel and dipper, meaning no chips required and no cross-contamination concerns from shared snack bowls. It comes together in just a few simple steps, and the finished platter is colorful enough to stop a room. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just need a seriously good afternoon snack, this one delivers every time.
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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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