Cinnamon Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, bright, and just a little bit spicy, this guacamole is the kind of dip that disappears fast at any gathering. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro, then served right inside crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds — no chips required. The real star is the homemade everything spice blend, a punchy mix of white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky sea salt that gets scattered over each filled cup for a savory, seedy finish. Store-bought everything seasoning blends often sneak in cinnamon or other warm spices, so making your own from scratch here is a genuinely smart move — you know exactly what's in it. The veggie cups keep things naturally grain-free and paleo-friendly while adding satisfying crunch to every bite. It comes together quickly, looks stunning on a platter, and works equally well as a party appetizer or a light, fresh snack any day of the week.
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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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