PCOS Friendly Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, bright, and loaded with good fats, this snack is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat. Ripe avocados mashed with fresh lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, and tomato create a guacamole that's genuinely vibrant — no fillers, no additives, just real ingredients doing all the work. Instead of chips, bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds act as the vessels, keeping everything grain-free and blood-sugar friendly without sacrificing any of the fun. That swap matters a lot when you're managing hormonal health, since refined carbs and inflammatory oils are exactly what you're trying to avoid. The healthy fats from avocado also support hormone production, making this more than just a pretty snack — it's actually working for you. Scooping a shallow well into each cucumber round is a small but clever step that keeps the guacamole right where you want it. Serve it at a gathering or keep it as a satisfying afternoon snack straight from your own kitchen.
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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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