Oats Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, spiced guacamole served right inside crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds — this is party food that actually earns its place on the table. The homemade everything spice blend brings together sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, and dried onion for that iconic savory crunch, all without relying on any packaged seasoning mixes that might sneak in unwanted grains. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of oats and oat derivatives, so there's no label-scanning stress before you dig in. The veggie cups do double duty as both vessel and snack, keeping things light, fresh, and completely grain-free from start to finish. Mashing the avocado with fresh lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro gives you a guacamole that's bright and bold on its own — the everything blend just takes it somewhere even better. This works beautifully as an appetizer, a game-day spread, or an easy weeknight snack that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes 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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