Turmeric Free Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups
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 and satisfying without relying on anything processed or packaged. The real genius here is the serving vessel — bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds replace chips entirely, keeping things crisp, colorful, and completely grain-free. It's a naturally clean recipe with zero spices that could cause concern for anyone avoiding certain warming blends; the only seasoning is salt and an optional pinch of cumin, so you stay in full control of what goes in. Scooping a shallow well into each cucumber round is a small step that makes a big difference, giving the guacamole a little nest to sit in so nothing slides around on the platter. This works just as well as a party appetizer as it does a quick afternoon snack, and the whole thing comes together with nothing more than a fork and a cutting board.
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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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