Beef Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, bright, and loaded with texture, this appetizer turns fresh guacamole into a full-on snack experience that feels fancy without any fuss. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro for a classic base, then the whole thing gets elevated with a homemade everything spice blend — sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky salt all stirred together in seconds. That spice blend is the secret weapon here, adding a savory, nutty crunch to every single bite. Instead of chips, the guacamole gets spooned right into bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds, which keeps things crisp, colorful, and completely plant-based. It's naturally free from grains, legumes, and any animal proteins, so it fits a whole-food, produce-forward lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds. This is the kind of platter that disappears fast at a party, but it's just as satisfying as an afternoon snack or a light starter before dinner. Make the spice blend ahead and keep it in a jar — you'll want to sprinkle it on everything.
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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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