Caffeine Free Paleo Smoky Paprika Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, smoky, and loaded with fresh flavor, this guacamole is the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Ripe avocados get mashed to a perfectly chunky texture, then layered with smoked paprika, cumin, lime juice, and fresh cilantro for a bold, earthy kick that feels anything but ordinary. Instead of chips, the guacamole gets spooned right into hollowed cucumber rounds and bell pepper strips, turning each bite into its own little edible vessel. It's a clever, naturally wholesome way to serve a crowd without a single processed ingredient in sight. The smoked paprika does serious heavy lifting here — it adds that deep, almost campfire-like warmth that makes the whole thing taste like it took way more effort than it did. Everything on this ingredient list is clean and straightforward, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your snack spread. Serve it immediately after assembling for the freshest flavor and the crispest veggie cups.
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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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