Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, bright, and just the right amount of spicy, this guacamole is built entirely from fresh whole ingredients — no packaged seasonings, no cured meats, no hidden additives to second-guess. That matters more than it might seem, because a lot of store-bought dips and even restaurant guacamoles sneak in preservatives that people trying to avoid nitrates and nitrites have to watch out for. Here, every ingredient is exactly what it looks like: ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, jalapeño, cilantro, tomato, and red onion, all mashed together in one bowl. The veggie cups are a genuinely clever touch — bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds act as edible scoops, so you get crunch and color without reaching for any processed crackers or chips. Scooping a little well into each cucumber round takes about thirty seconds and makes the whole platter look like something you'd see at a catered party. The lime juice keeps the avocado vibrant and adds that sharp, citrusy lift that makes every bite feel fresh. This is the kind of snack or starter that disappears fast, so consider doubling the batch.
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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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