Turkey Free Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.7

(8)

Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this appetizer turns classic guacamole into a fun, handheld snack that's as beautiful on a platter as it is satisfying to eat. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and diced Roma tomato for a guacamole that's genuinely vibrant — not the bland, pre-packaged kind. The real genius here is the vessel: bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds replace chips entirely, giving you a satisfying crunch that keeps everything grain-free and totally plant-based. Scooping a shallow well into each cucumber round is a small step that makes a big difference, keeping the guacamole neatly in place and making every bite feel intentional. This is the kind of recipe that disappears fast at a party, and nobody ever misses the tortilla chips. It works just as well as a light lunch or a colorful side alongside grilled proteins, and the whole thing comes together with nothing more than a knife, a fork, and a bowl.

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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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