Barley Free Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

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Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this appetizer turns classic guacamole into a fun, handheld bite that practically disappears at any gathering. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and diced Roma tomato for a guacamole that's punchy and satisfying without relying on anything processed or grain-based. Bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds stand in as the "cups," giving you a satisfying crunch that pairs perfectly with the rich, velvety filling. Since every single ingredient here is a whole food — fresh produce, a squeeze of citrus, a pinch of sea salt — there's nothing to second-guess on the label front. That makes this an especially easy win when you're navigating grain sensitivities and want a crowd-pleasing snack that doesn't require any substitutions or workarounds. The little scooped well in each cucumber round is a clever trick that keeps the guacamole right where you want it, and the optional ground cumin adds a subtle warmth that takes the whole thing up a notch. Make it just before serving so the avocado stays vibrant and fresh.

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Ingredients

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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