Sesame Free Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

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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 for a guacamole that's bold without being fussy. Instead of chips, the dip gets spooned directly into crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds — a clever move that keeps things light and entirely grain-free. The little cucumber cups are especially satisfying, with their cool crunch playing perfectly against the rich, zesty filling. For anyone navigating sesame sensitivities, this recipe is a genuinely stress-free option. Every single ingredient is a whole food you can pick up fresh, so there's no label-scanning for hidden tahini, sesame oil, or "may contain" warnings that tend to sneak into store-bought dips and packaged snacks. The guacamole comes together in one bowl with a fork — no blender, no special equipment — and the veggie cups take just a few minutes of simple knife work to prep. It's the kind of recipe that feels effortless but looks impressive enough to set out for guests.

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Ingredients

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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