Gluten Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, zesty guacamole gets a serious upgrade here, finished with a homemade everything spice blend that brings toasty sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and savory dried garlic and onion together in one addictive sprinkle. Instead of chips, fresh bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds do all the scooping — making this a naturally grain-free, whole-food snack that doesn't feel like it's missing anything. The veggie cups keep things light and crisp, and they hold up surprisingly well on a party platter without going soggy. Mashing the avocados with fresh lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro gives you a guacamole that's bright and punchy on its own, but that everything blend on top takes it somewhere completely different. It's the kind of appetizer that disappears fast, whether you're feeding a crowd with specific dietary needs or just want something that looks as good as it tastes. Best served immediately so the colors stay vibrant and the veggie cups stay crisp.
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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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