Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, citrusy guacamole gets a seriously fun upgrade here, loaded into crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds for a snack that's as beautiful as it is satisfying. The homemade everything spice blend — a mix of white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky sea salt — is the real star, adding crunch and savory depth without any of the processed additives or preservatives you'd find in store-bought seasoning packets. That matters a lot when you're avoiding nitrates and nitrites, since those compounds can sneak into spice blends and pre-made dips in ways that aren't always obvious on a label. Every single ingredient here is whole and clean, from the ripe avocados mashed with fresh lime juice to the jalapeño and cilantro folded in at the end. The veggie cups themselves pull double duty as edible vessels, keeping things grain-free and naturally paleo while adding a satisfying crunch with every bite. This is the kind of crowd-pleasing appetizer that disappears fast at a party, and nobody needs to know it took almost no effort to pull together.
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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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