Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Smoky Paprika Guacamole Veggie Cups

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

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Artificial Flavors Free Paleo Smoky Paprika Guacamole Veggie Cups

Creamy, smoky, and just a little bit spicy, this guacamole is the kind of dip that disappears fast at any gathering. Ripe avocados get mashed with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and a bright hit of fresh lime juice — every single ingredient is whole and real, with zero synthetic flavoring agents hiding anywhere in the mix. That matters more than you might think, since a lot of store-bought guacamoles and seasoning blends sneak in artificial smoke flavors or "natural and artificial" spice mixes that are anything but straightforward. Here, the smoky depth comes entirely from quality smoked paprika, so what you taste is exactly what went into the bowl. Instead of chips, the guacamole gets spooned into hollowed cucumber rounds and bell pepper strips, which keeps things fresh, crunchy, and genuinely satisfying. The pop of diced Roma tomato and fresh cilantro folded in at the end adds brightness and texture that no artificial additive could replicate. It's an effortless, crowd-pleasing appetizer that lets clean, bold ingredients do all the work.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the guacamole

3 ripe avocados
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
1 roma tomato, seeded and finely diced
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped

For the veggie cups

2 large bell peppers (any color), cut into 1 ½-inch wide strips or rings
1 large english cucumber, cut into 1-inch thick rounds

For serving

¼ tsp smoked paprika, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Cut the bell peppers into 1½-inch wide strips or rings, trimming away the seeds and white pith to create shallow, scoop-shaped cups. Using a small melon baller or teaspoon, hollow out the center of each cucumber round, leaving a ¼-inch base intact to form a cup. Arrange all veggie cups on a serving platter.
2
Place the avocado flesh in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork to your preferred texture — leave it slightly chunky for the best result.

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