Mustard Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, vibrant, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole-stuffed veggie cup situation is the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro for a guacamole that's bright and punchy, then spooned right into crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds — no chips required. The real showstopper is the homemade everything spice blend, a quick mix of white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky sea salt that gets scattered over the top for crunch and serious depth. Store-bought everything seasoning blends can be a minefield for anyone avoiding certain condiment-adjacent ingredients, so making your own from scratch here means you know exactly what's in every bite. Bell peppers and cucumber act as natural edible vessels, keeping things light, fresh, and completely grain-free. This is the kind of snack that works just as well for a casual weeknight as it does for a party spread — it looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort. Serve it immediately so the veggies stay crisp and the guacamole stays that gorgeous, vivid green.
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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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