MSG Free Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this appetizer turns classic guacamole into a fun, handheld bite that's as pretty on a platter as it is satisfying to eat. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lime juice, jalapeño, cilantro, and diced Roma tomato — every ingredient is whole and recognizable, which means zero concern about hidden additives or flavor enhancers sneaking into your snack. Bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds stand in for chips, giving you a satisfying crunch that also happens to keep things light and refreshing. The shallow well scooped into each cucumber round is a clever little trick that holds the guacamole in place so nothing slides around on the platter. A pinch of cumin is optional but adds a subtle warmth that rounds out the citrusy, herby flavors beautifully. This is the kind of crowd-pleasing appetizer that disappears fast at parties, and it comes together with nothing more than a fork, a knife, and a good ripe avocado.
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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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