Ginger Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, vibrant guacamole gets a serious upgrade here, spooned into crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds for a snack that's as beautiful as it is satisfying. The homemade everything spice blend — sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky salt — delivers that addictive everything-bagel flavor without any store-bought seasoning mixes that might sneak in unwanted ingredients. That matters a lot when you're navigating spice blends, since pre-packaged versions can hide all kinds of surprises. Every component in this recipe is straightforward and easy to verify, which makes it a genuinely stress-free option for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their food. The guacamole itself is bright and fresh — ripe avocado, lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro — mashed to whatever texture you love. Using the vegetables as edible cups keeps things naturally grain-free and paleo-friendly while also making the whole platter look stunning on a board. It comes together quickly and disappears even faster, whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself to a seriously good afternoon snack.
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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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