Legume Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, bright, and just a little bit spicy, this guacamole is the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast at any gathering. Fresh avocado gets mashed with lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro, then finished with a homemade everything spice blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, and dried onion — it's punchy, layered, and genuinely addictive. Instead of chips, the dip gets spooned right into bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds, which keeps things crisp, fresh, and entirely plant-forward without a single grain or legume in sight. That matters more than it sounds — a lot of store-bought dips and seasoning blends sneak in unexpected ingredients, so making your own spice mix from scratch puts you fully in control. The veggie cups also double as built-in portion vessels, which makes this just as practical for a party platter as it is for a weekday snack. Everything comes together in one bowl and a quick chop, so the effort is minimal but the presentation looks genuinely impressive. Serve it immediately so the guacamole stays vibrant and the veggies hold their satisfying crunch.
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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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