Vegetarian Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, bright, and loaded with fresh flavor, this appetizer turns classic guacamole into a handheld bite that's as fun to eat as it is to look at. Ripe avocados get mashed with lime juice, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and tomato for a guacamole that hits every note — tangy, a little spicy, and deeply satisfying. The real move here is using bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds as the vessels, which means you get a satisfying crunch with every scoop and zero need for chips. Scooping a shallow well into each cucumber round is a small but clever step that keeps the filling right where you want it. Everything is naturally plant-based and built entirely from whole, fresh ingredients, so there's no label-reading required and no compromise on taste. This is the kind of party snack that disappears fast, so consider doubling the guacamole batch — you'll be glad you did.
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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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