Carrageenan Free Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups
Fresh avocado, bright lime juice, crisp vegetables, and a handful of bold aromatics — this is guacamole the way it was always meant to taste. The creamy mash gets loaded into hollowed cucumber rounds and bell pepper strips, turning a classic dip into a tidy, handheld bite that's as fun to serve as it is to eat. Because every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's in it — no stabilizers, no thickeners, no additives hiding in a store-bought shortcut. Carrageenan, a common additive found in many packaged dips and dairy-based products, simply has no place in a recipe built entirely from avocados, fresh produce, and spices. The jalapeño and cumin give the guac a gentle kick and warmth, while the Roma tomato and red onion keep things bright and textured. Scooping a shallow well into each cucumber round is a clever little trick that keeps the filling in place without any extra fuss. This is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at a party — so consider making a double batch.
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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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