Chicken 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 good as it tastes. The homemade everything spice blend — sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky salt — adds a savory, bakery-inspired crunch that takes the whole thing to another level. Every ingredient is clean and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your food and no need to scan labels for hidden additives. The veggie cups do double duty as both vessel and side, keeping things naturally grain-free and light without sacrificing any satisfaction. Ripe avocados mashed with fresh lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro deliver that bright, bold flavor that makes guacamole impossible to resist. This is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at a party but is just as easy to make for a solo snack session at home. Serve it immediately after assembling so the veggies stay crisp and the spice blend keeps its satisfying texture.
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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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