Xanthan Gum Free Paleo Guacamole Veggie Cups
Fresh avocado, bright lime, a little heat from jalapeño, and crisp vegetables doing double duty as both vessel and bite — this appetizer is as fun to eat as it is to look at. The guacamole itself is built from whole, simple ingredients with nothing processed or stabilizing in sight, so anyone avoiding thickeners and gum-based additives can dig in without a second thought. Bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds replace chips or crackers entirely, keeping every component clean and naturally crunchy. Scooping a shallow well into each cucumber round is a clever little trick that holds the guacamole in place and makes each piece feel intentional rather than improvised. The combination of red onion, Roma tomato, cilantro, and optional cumin gives the dip real depth, so it never tastes like it's missing anything. This works beautifully as a party platter, a light lunch, or a snack that actually satisfies — and because it comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, cleanup is almost as easy as the prep.
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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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