Lactose Free Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, bright, and just a little spicy, this guacamole is the kind of dip 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 flavor that's layered and lively without a single processed ingredient in sight. Instead of chips, bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds do the scooping — which means every bite comes with a satisfying crunch and a fresh veggie flavor that actually complements the guacamole rather than competing with it. The cucumber rounds get a shallow well scooped out so the guacamole sits right in place, making these little cups as practical as they are impressive on a platter. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, there's zero substitution stress — no swapping, no label-checking, just clean, whole-food ingredients that come together fast. A pinch of ground cumin is optional but adds a subtle warmth that takes the whole thing up a notch. This one is equally at home as a party appetizer, a light snack, or a colorful side that makes healthy eating genuinely feel like a treat.
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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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