Rice Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, zesty guacamole gets a serious upgrade here, loaded with fresh jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro, then crowned with a homemade everything spice blend that brings sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and savory dried garlic and onion into one addictive sprinkle. Instead of chips or crackers, crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds do all the scooping — making this a naturally grain-free, rice-free snack that doesn't feel like it's missing a single thing. The veggie cups actually hold up beautifully, giving you a satisfying crunch with every bite that a chip honestly can't always deliver. It's the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at a party, and nobody ever asks where the crackers are. The everything spice blend comes together in seconds from pantry staples, so there's no hunting down specialty seasonings or worrying about hidden fillers in a store-bought mix. Bright, fresh, and just a little spicy, this is the kind of snack board that looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort.
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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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