Macadamia Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, citrusy guacamole meets a punchy homemade everything spice blend in this fresh, crowd-pleasing appetizer that's as fun to assemble as it is to eat. Ripe avocados are mashed with fresh lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro, then spooned into crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds for a naturally grain-free vessel that keeps things light and satisfying. The everything spice blend — a mix of white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky sea salt — is stirred together from scratch, so you know exactly what's going in it with zero mystery additives. That matters when you're navigating store-bought spice blends, which can sometimes include unexpected fillers or shared-facility nuts. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, making this a genuinely stress-free option for entertaining or snacking. The colorful platter of filled veggie cups looks stunning on a table and disappears fast, so consider doubling the guacamole batch if you're feeding a crowd.
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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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