Emulsifier Free Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this is the kind of snack that disappears fast at any gathering. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and tomato — nothing processed, nothing packaged, just real ingredients doing all the heavy lifting. The genius move here is swapping chips for crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds, which means every single component is completely whole-food and naturally free from additives and emulsifiers that sneak into so many store-bought dips and packaged snack vehicles. Commercial guacamoles and dips often rely on stabilizers and emulsifying agents to extend shelf life, so making it from scratch this way is the cleanest possible route. Scooping a shallow well into each cucumber round gives you a tidy little vessel that holds a generous spoonful without making a mess. The result is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing platter that works as an appetizer, a party snack, or an afternoon pick-me-up — and it comes together with minimal effort and zero compromise.
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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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