Turmeric Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, vibrant guacamole gets a serious upgrade here, served right inside crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds for a snack that's as fun to eat as it looks. The homemade everything spice blend — a mix of white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky sea salt — adds that savory, seedy crunch you'd normally find on a bagel, but every single ingredient is clean and whole-food approved. Store-bought spice blends are one of the sneakiest places hidden additives and unwanted seasonings tend to show up, so mixing your own from scratch puts you completely in control. The guacamole itself is bright and fresh, with lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro all working together to keep every bite lively. Bell pepper strips act as natural scoops, while the cucumber cups add a cool, refreshing contrast to the rich avocado filling. This is the kind of crowd-pleasing appetizer that disappears fast at a party, and nobody needs to know it came together in minutes with zero cooking required.
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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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