Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh vegetables, this is the kind of snack that disappears fast at any gathering. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, real cilantro, crisp bell peppers, and cucumber — with zero synthetic flavoring agents hiding anywhere in the mix. That matters more than people realize, since store-bought dips and even some spice blends routinely sneak in artificial flavor compounds that are easy to overlook on a label. The guacamole itself comes together in one bowl, mashed to whatever texture you love and folded with jalapeño, red onion, and Roma tomato for a punchy, layered flavor that needs no enhancement. Using bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds as the "cups" is a genuinely clever move — it keeps things light, adds a satisfying crunch, and means you're eating more vegetables with every single bite. A little ground cumin is optional but adds a warm, earthy note that rounds everything out beautifully. Serve it immediately and watch it vanish.
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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
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed, finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 roma tomato, seeds removed, finely diced
- ¼ tsp ground cumin (optional)
For the veggie cups
- 2 large bell peppers (any color), cut into 2-inch wide strips or rings
- 1 large english cucumber, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the veggie cups: cut the bell peppers into roughly 2-inch wide strips or rings, and slice the cucumber into 1-inch thick rounds. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop a shallow well into the center of each cucumber round, leaving the base intact. Arrange all the veggie pieces on a serving platter.
- 2
Place the avocado flesh in a mixing bowl and add the lime juice and salt. Mash with a fork to your preferred texture — leave it chunky for more body, or mash until mostly smooth.
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