Candida Diet Friendly Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this snack is proof that eating clean doesn't have to feel like a compromise. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and tomato into a guacamole that's genuinely crave-worthy — no chips required. Instead of reaching for crackers or tortillas, bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds do all the scooping, keeping everything grain-free and naturally low in sugar. That swap is exactly what makes this work so well for anyone managing candida overgrowth, since it sidesteps the starchy carriers that can be tricky to avoid at snack time. The cucumber rounds get a little well scooped into the center so the guacamole sits perfectly without sliding off, which is a small detail that makes a big difference on a serving platter. It comes together quickly with just a bowl, a fork, and a knife — no cooking, no fuss. Fresh, colorful, and genuinely satisfying, this is the kind of recipe you'll want on repeat.
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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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