Xanthan Gum Free Paleo Everything-Spiced Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, citrusy guacamole meets a homemade everything spice blend in this fresh and festive appetizer that's as fun to assemble as it is to eat. Instead of chips, crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds do all the scooping — keeping things light, colorful, and completely grain-free. The guacamole itself is straightforward and bright, built on ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro, with no fillers, stabilizers, or thickeners of any kind. That matters more than you might think, since store-bought dips and seasoning blends often sneak in additives that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, the everything spice blend is mixed from scratch using sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaky sea salt — so you know exactly what's going onto your food. The result is a snack platter that looks impressive on a board but comes together with minimal effort and zero compromise. Whether you're serving a crowd or just treating yourself, these little cups deliver serious flavor in every single bite.
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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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