Coconut Free Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, bright, and just the right amount of spicy, this guacamole is the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast at any gathering. Three ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and diced Roma tomato for a dip that's layered with flavor and totally from scratch. Instead of chips, bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds do the scooping — a clever swap that keeps things fresh, crunchy, and entirely plant-based. Scooping a shallow well into each cucumber round is a small step that makes a big difference, giving the guacamole a little vessel to nestle into so nothing slides around on the platter. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to scan labels for sneaky additives or hidden oils. It comes together in minutes and looks genuinely impressive on a serving board, making it just as at home at a casual weeknight snack session as it is at a party spread. Serve it immediately for the best color and texture — though honestly, it rarely lasts long enough to worry about that.
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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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