Eggless 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 is the kind of appetizer that disappears from the table before anyone even asks what's in it. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and tomato for a guacamole that's bold and balanced without any fuss. Instead of chips, the dip gets spooned directly into crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds, turning each bite into its own little vessel. It's a clever move that keeps things light and naturally grain-free, with no need to scan ingredient labels on a bag of crackers. The cucumber rounds get a shallow well scooped out so the guacamole sits perfectly in place — a small detail that makes the whole platter look genuinely impressive. This is the kind of recipe that works just as well for a casual weeknight snack as it does for a party spread, and since everything is naturally free of eggs and processed additives, you can serve it to almost any crowd without a second thought. Make it right 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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